Q: I received a final order and it was found that I failed to comply with the order and that such failure was not willful. What does the "Failure was not willful" mean?
A: David's Answer: It means that you partially won your case, in that the Judge or Magistrate found that while you did violate the order, same was not intentional (perhaps "merely" negligent or showing a reckless disregard for same nevertheless). If it was for back child support, the Magistrate may still enter a money judgment against you even for a non-willful violation. For a full assessment, schedule a consultation with a White Plains Family Law attorney. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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