The divorce decree can be enforced through post-decree litigation, such as a motion to compel or a motion for contempt. It will be very helpful that the father has kept track and proof of the mother's violations because that can be shown to the judge to demonstrate that she is violating the court's orders. There are several statutes that the father can cite in support of his motion, for example, under Nevada Revised Statute contempt of court is disobedience or resistance to any order issued by a judge. Under Nevada Revised Statute 22.100, if a person is found guilty of contempt, the judge may fine them up to $500 or put them in jail for up to 25 days, or both. There are various other provisions that will need to be cited and the father will need to convince the court that the mother is in contempt and her behavior is so contemptuous that it warrants fines or even jail. The court can even order the mother to pay the father's attorney's fees, but that is within the judge's discretion.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 3:05 AM