How to file an ex parte motion for contempt of court?

If you filed the Ex Parte Motion for an Order to Show Cause, you have to submit the proposed Order to Show Cause to the judge. The judge will review your motion and may be willing to sign the Order to Show Cause and set a contempt hearing based just on reading your papers.

What is the contempt of court order to show cause?

Order to Show Cause. This is the form that sets a separate contempt hearing where the other party must defend themselves against your allegations. Order to Show Cause (pdf fillable)

What to do if your spouse is in contempt of court?

After hearing both sides, the judge will decide whether or not contempt occurred. If there is enough proof, an order will be given specifying how to resolve the issue. If you believe your spouse is intentionally refusing to follow a court order, speak with a family law attorney as soon as possible.

How to prepare for a contempt of court hearing?

If you are filing the motion, submit the Order to Show Cause to the judge. The judge may be willing to set the final contempt hearing based on just reading your papers. 4. Serve the other party. You are responsible for serving the other party with a copy of your filed forms, usually by mail or e-service. 5. Get ready for the hearing.

Order to Show Cause. This is the form that sets a separate contempt hearing where the other party must defend themselves against your allegations. Order to Show Cause (pdf fillable)

Can a person be found in contempt of court for child support?

But suppose that after the child support was entered Brian became seriously ill and lost his job. He has only recently recovered and has found a new job, but has not yet been paid. In this sort of circumstance, Brian may not be found in contempt since his noncompliance was not due to merely his unwillingness.