When Court Orders Are Just Paper. We Make Them Real.
You went through the legal process. The judge signed the order. Your ex is supposed to pay child support or spousal support. But the checks aren’t coming, and you’re left wondering what good that court order actually does you.
Here’s the truth: A court order is only as strong as your willingness to enforce it. If your ex thinks they can ignore their legal obligations, we’ll show them otherwise.
I’m Anthony Catena, and I’ve spent over 10 years helping Southern California families collect the support they’re legally owed. When someone refuses to pay what the court ordered, we have the tools and experience to make it happen.
What We Collect
How We Collect What You’re Owed
Wage Garnishment
The most effective collection tool for people with regular employment. We’ll garnish wages directly from their paycheck, so you get paid before they do.
Asset Seizure & Bank Levies
We can freeze bank accounts, seize assets, and place liens on property to satisfy unpaid support obligations. If they have money or assets, we’ll find them.
License Suspension
California can suspend driver’s licenses, professional licenses, and recreational licenses for people who don’t pay court-ordered support. Nothing motivates compliance like losing the ability to work or drive.
Contempt of Court Proceedings
When someone willfully violates a court order, they can face jail time. We’ll pursue contempt charges that can result in arrest warrants and actual incarceration until they pay what’s owed.
Credit Reporting
Unpaid support obligations get reported to credit agencies, damaging their credit score and making it harder for them to get loans, credit cards, or even rent apartments.
Tax Intercepts
We can intercept state and federal tax refunds to satisfy unpaid support obligations. Their refund becomes your payment.
Wage Garnishment
The most effective collection tool for people with regular employment. We’ll garnish wages directly from their paycheck, so you get paid before they do.
Asset Seizure & Bank Levies
We can freeze bank accounts, seize assets, and place liens on property to satisfy unpaid support obligations. If they have money or assets, we’ll find them.
License Suspension
California can suspend driver’s licenses, professional licenses, and recreational licenses for people who don’t pay court-ordered support. Nothing motivates compliance like losing the ability to work or drive.
Contempt of Court Proceedings
When someone willfully violates a court order, they can face jail time. We’ll pursue contempt charges that can result in arrest warrants and actual incarceration until they pay what’s owed.
Credit Reporting
Unpaid support obligations get reported to credit agencies, damaging their credit score and making it harder for them to get loans, credit cards, or even rent apartments.
Tax Intercepts
We can intercept state and federal tax refunds to satisfy unpaid support obligations. Their refund becomes your payment.
Why Collection Cases Succeed with Us
We Know the System Inside and Out
Enforcement requires understanding multiple areas of law—family law, civil procedure, debtor-creditor law, and more. We know which tools work best in different situations and how to use them effectively.
We’re Persistent
Collection isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing process. We’ll keep pursuing payment through multiple channels until you get what you’re owed.
We Have the Resources
Finding hidden assets, locating employment, and navigating complex enforcement procedures takes time and expertise. We have both.
We Understand the Emotional Toll
Not getting court-ordered support isn’t just about money—it’s about respect, fairness, and your family’s security. We take these cases personally because we understand what’s really at stake.
The Reality of Support Enforcement
Time Matters
The longer you wait to enforce a support order, the harder it becomes. Interest and penalties may accrue, but people also change jobs, move assets, and find new ways to avoid payment.
Multiple Approaches Work Best
Successful collection usually requires using several enforcement tools simultaneously. We’ll create a comprehensive strategy tailored to your specific situation.
Some People Only Respond to Consequences
If your ex could pay but chooses not to, they need to face real consequences. We’ll make sure they understand that ignoring court orders isn’t an option.
Don’t Let Them Get Away with It
If someone is ignoring their court-ordered support obligations, waiting won’t make it better. The longer you delay enforcement, the more they’ll think they can get away with not paying.
You have legal rights, and we know how to enforce them. Whether it’s unpaid child support, spousal support, or other court-ordered payments, we’ll pursue collection with the same determination we bring to every case.
Let’s discuss your situation and create a strategy to collect what you’re legally owed.
