Contempt Matters

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Barbara L Fuqua of Fuqua Law Firm P.C., is licensed in Arizona only.

If you have questions about CONTEMPT MATTERS, or if you would like to discuss your situation with an experienced family law attorney, please contact attorney, Barbara L. Fuqua, today.

When a person violates a court Order, that person can be found in contempt of court. There are different types of contempt that are common in family law, such as a violation of a Child Support Order for not paying child support or the correct amount of child support, or a violation of a Parenting Time Order for withholding the child/ren during the other party's parenting time, or a violation of a Joint Legal Decision-Making Order for changing the child/ren's school without the other party's knowledge or consent.

These are just some examples of the various reasons contempt matters are filed with the Court. The outcome of each case can vary depending on the particular circumstances in that case. It is always best to speak to an attorney to know how to proceed when the other party fails to follow the current Order.