For motions for contempt, the movant must prove that the (1) contemnor had an obligation to perform or refrain from an action as required by a court order and that (2) the contemnor intentionally/willfully failed to meet the court ordered obligation. Broadly speaking, someone can be held in either criminal contempt of court or civil…
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Civil Contempt of Court
Civil contempt is when a movant asks the Court to hold another in violation of a court order. To establish a prima facie case of civil contempt, the complaining party must prove (1) the contemnor’s obligation to perform or refrain from an action as required by the decree; and (2) the contemnor’s failure to meet…
Delinquent Child Support Payments
Missing child support payments is serious. If you live in Missouri and your ex-spouse has missed child support payments, you have a few things that you can do via the Division of Family Services. However, because it is often preferable to avoid using the judicial and administrative law system, it may be a good idea…