Child support is an obligation of a parent to provide emotional, financial and medical support for their child. Violation of court-ordered child support can have serious consequences. The court has many options available to recover overdue child support payments. In order to enforce, the non-paying parent may be subject to sanctions, which include: Restricted driving… Continue reading →
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What is contempt?
Contempt, in a divorce case, means that one former spouse fails to adhere to a court order that was issued during the divorce proceedings. Going through a divorce is almost always a stressful and emotional time. When a spouse does not comply with court orders, it adds a layer of distress to the situation. Examples… Continue reading →
Do you have contempt issues?
What happens when your ex-spouse violates the terms of your divorce settlement? The decision to divorce, in most cases, is a difficult one. Reaching an agreeable arrangement for child and/or spousal support, child custody, visitation, property and debt division, and all the other family issues involved in the dissolution of a marriage is time-consuming, stressful… Continue reading →
What is contempt of court?
Going through a divorce is probably the most devastating event two people can go through. It’s not only dissolving an emotional relationship between two people, but it’s also splitting up a family. It requires numerous determinations regarding child custody, support, and property and asset division. Contempt of court comes into play when one party does… Continue reading →
When are you in contempt of court?
The following are examples of contempt actions and their consequences: · A parent not paying child support – can be jailed until full payment is made · When one party does not turn over an asset subject to a settlement agreement – can be jailed until asset is relinquished · Refusing visitation to the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Are you charged with contempt of court?
When an individual is charged with contempt of court in Family court it is because he or she failed to obey an order issued by that court pertaining to child custody, child support or spousal support. California Penal Code 166 refers to any behavior that is disrespectful to the court process. Besides failing to obey… Continue reading →
Held in contempt?
Are you being held in contempt of court? Were you found to be disrespectful or disruptive in court? Or, did you fail to comply with a court order, such as child support? Contempt of court cases are taken seriously by most family law judges, especially when it involves matters involving children. If you fail to… Continue reading →
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