Divorce court orders carry the force of law and if not complied with can result in criminal contempt
A divorce court order is a judicial directive issued by a judge ordering an individual to do something or be prohibited from doing something. The person or entity who knowingly disobeys a court order can be held in contempt of court and face a fine and or incarceration.
Examples Of Divorce Court Orders:
- Restraining orders
- Child custody orders
- Child support orders
- Restitution orders
- Stay-away orders
- Marital support orders.
Note: Orders that are injunctive in nature, such as child support orders are usually incorporated into the court’s final divorce decree.
