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Child Custody Order

Family Law & Estate Planning Attorney

When facing a family law, estate law or other legal matter, it is important to work with an experienced attorney who can help you understand your options and protect your interests. At The Powell Law Firm, we have more than 20 years of experience protecting people in Pearland, Houston and the surrounding area in Texas.

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Enforcing Your Child Custody Order

After divorce, many people are surprised to discover that the divorce order or agreement is not the end. A judge handing down a decree is one thing, but the spouses still have to follow the judge’s order. When one parent fails to provide possession and access to the other parent, an experienced attorney needs to bring a legal claim to protect the parent’s rights.

If you are having difficulties with your ex-spouse or partner involving fulfillment of a child custody order, talk with a lawyer from our firm to get the help you need. At The Powell Law Firm, we have more than 20 years of experience representing clients throughout Pearland, Houston and surrounding areas of Texas.

Failure To Follow Child Custody Orders

Some common instances of failure to comply with parenting plans can include failure to drop the child off at the appointed time and place, attempts to move the child out of the state or immediate area, and similar behavior that prevents you from having access to your child according to the custody order.

You have a number of options when this comes up. Most commonly, people will file a petition for a contempt of court order or similar penal actions against the other parent. Another option is to work with the court to modify the existing court order. Depending on the state of the relationship between you and your ex-spouse, you could also mediate the issue and try to work out these matters outside of the courtroom.

At The Powell Law Firm, we work with each client individually, to understand the situation and determine the best course of action. If possible, we will use mediation or other means to resolve the conflict efficiently and with a minimum of contentious litigation, but if needed, we will fight for your rights aggressively in the courtroom.

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Talk with an attorney from our firm about enforcement of child custody orders by calling 832-850-6095 or emailing us today.

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  • “I wanted to take the time to thank you [John Powell III] for helping me through a tough time in my life. Your guidance and voice of reason really helped me more than you will ever know. I had a previous attorney that I felt could have really cared less about me or the situation. Once on board with you, I felt an immediate difference and I was thankful for your quick response. I could not have finished this process without you and I am glad you were able to have so much hands on time with me. Again, thank you for everything you did for me and my son!”

    (S.R.)

  • “John Powell III was very helpful through the entire process of my divorce which involved a custody fight over my 3-year-old daughter. Mr. Powell has a strong working rapport with the Brazoria County family court. He was very patient, walking me through every step, knowing what to expect from my wife's attorney. We were ultimately successful and I would highly recommend him. As for my daughter, she is doing great. She has advanced to the preschool 2 class early, she is now 3.5 and now goes to school with the 4-5 year old's. Her emotional and behavioral issues have disappeared. Thanks to Mr. Powell's hard work my daughter will have a great chance at life.”

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  • “I had what I learned was not your stereotypical divorce case. John Powell III was extremely understanding of the situation and worked with myself and my former spouse to navigate the legal pitfalls in our, and our children's case. Everything was resolved amicably and with minimal impact to our family. Without Mr. Powell's assistance I do not know that we would have gotten to such a positive place.”

    (A.W.)

  • “John Powell III is a compassionate and thorough attorney. My case was a complex custody issue that required work in two wide-spread counties. Mr. Powell was able to efficiently overcome this added challenge. He is patient and clear in explaining concepts of the law. Even after the case was closed, Mr. Powell was available to explain the final judgment and to help ensure we were following the Judge's intent. It is very comforting to know that if additional issues arise he is there to act as my advocate.”

    (R.T.)

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