Contempt
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Resolution of Contempt Orders
Contempt of court involves the intentional disobedience of a court order. In a contempt hearing, there are primarily two defenses:
- The court order was not violated.
- The court order was violated, but the violation was not intentional.
If found in contempt, you may face several potential penalties, including:
- Paying the other party’s attorney fees
- Incarceration
- Wage garnishment
- Deduction of child support from paychecks
- Garnishment of tax refunds and rebate checks
- Seizure of lottery winnings
- Liens on bank accounts, homes, and other property
- Denial, suspension, or revocation of your passport
If you are wrongfully accused of contempt, the court may require the other party to cover your attorney fees.
Contempt of Visitation
It is a violation of a court order to deny visitation rights to a non-custodial parent. If you are experiencing this, we can provide assistance. The court may impose fines, incarceration, or both on the custodial parent found in violation of the order.
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