Contempt Actions — Enforcing Court Orders & Child Support Compliance

Contempt Actions — Enforcing Court Orders & Child Support Compliance

When a party refuses to follow a court order—especially in child support cases—the case doesn’t end. It moves into enforcement mode, and that’s where contempt actions become critical. In this class, we break down how to properly initiate and respond to contempt proceedings, with a focus on child support arrearages and continuing violations.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify when contempt is appropriate versus when modification or enforcement is the better remedy

• Initiate a case by drafting a Petition for Contempt – Child Support, including factual allegations, arrearage calculations, and sanctions requested

• Respond on behalf of the accused party by drafting an Answer and Counterclaim for Contempt or Modification if appropriate