Comments on: Contempt of Court

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:09:14 +0000

OK I have a question Can a judge find someone in contempt regsrdless when contemptous act was commited. My ex terminated my maintenance(that was ordered by the court) because he assumed I was getting paid extra, I tried prooving but he didnt believe me, so I filed for COntempt Motion. Judge did not find him in contempt for terminating my maintenance because he was not aware of the exact salary, but judge found him in contempt of order after the motion of contempt was served upon him because now he knew for sure. My ex claims that because there was no contempt at the time of temrinating the maintenance now I served him and caused contempt. I am arguing that judge can find a party in contempt regardless when the act was commited. Do youknow any case law that support this? thanks

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:27:41 +0000

My husband is in comtemp of court from the divorce proceedings. I took him to court and the judge upheld the agreement in the dissolution of marriage. He composed several pages stating the obligations of my previous husband, but my attorney led me to understand that it is unlikely it will be enforced. If that is the case, what is the purpose of the legal system?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:49:31 +0000

I am very thankful that things were explained so simply. I am representing myself in divorce and had questions regarding how to pursue contempt of court charges against my husband and now feel I have a handle on how to proceed. Thank you!!