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If your spouse is not complying with the terms of the parenting plan he/she is in
contempt. If they won't tell you where the child is they are in contempt.
If they won't provide reciepts for daycare, they are in contempt. If they
do not allow you phone contact (assuming it is not explicitly prohibited) they are
in contempt. If they interfere while you are on the phone they are in contempt.
If they are not complying in good-faith with the Orders issued by a family court
Commissioner or Judge then they are in contempt. They are holding the Order,
and there by the Judge, and thereby the Court, in contempt. In disgust.
They are showing how little respect they have for the terms of an Order.
I have lost track of the number of contempt motions I have handled. I have
seen them all really, one time I saw an opposing party get so mad at the ruling
I obtained he threw the wooden podium at the Judge's bench. Bang!!!
On the other hand I have seen mother's get hit with a $500.00 sanction because they
would not bring the child to the McDonalds drop off point on time.
The problem appears in this way: the Judge's don't have time to handle every little
problem or game that your spouse plays. You also bear the burden of proof
on those motions. Can you show that the phone call was truly interfered with?
It's tough. I recommend wrapping lots of different little things into one
motion. Keeping reliable records is a given. Sending certified letters,
or registered letters, having disinterested persons write declarations, letters
from doctors etc..
I have helped numerous persons file their own contempt motions as well. The
costs can be 2-5 hours at $95.00 per hour depending on the case and the extent to
which you want me invovled.
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