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:

1. The court order was not violated.
2. 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.