My former spouse has threatened me with “contempt” concerning child support and believes I owe money for back support. What could happen if I am held in contempt?
A “contempt action” in a current or post-dissolution case is very serious because it can result in sanctions, including the imposition of jail time. Other remedies for a contempt action include sanctions and having to pay the costs and attorney fees of the other party. A motion for contempt is often combined with a motion to obtain a back judgment for all of the child support claimed owed.
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