What does contempt motion mean?

When one party refuses to follow a court order, the other party can file a motion for contempt. Any violation of the terms of the order can be the basis for contempt. For example, a party may file a motion for contempt if the other party is not paying support or following the custody schedule.

Can a motion for contempt of court be served?

The Court has heard the above Motion and finds that the plaintiff defendant: TO ANY PROPER OFFICER: By the Authority of the State of Connecticut, you must serve a true and attested copy of the above Motion and Order to Attend Hearing on the below named person in one of the ways required by law at least 12 days

How to hold an ex spouse in contempt of court?

If you are in this situation, you may want to file a motion to hold your ex-spouse in contempt of court. A lawyer can help make sure that the proper procedural requirements are followed. Your ex-spouse must have notice of the hearing on the contempt motion, and most courts have set up a specific process for filing these motions.

How long can you go to jail for contempt of court?

Jail can be ordered in both a remedial or punitive contempt situation. In a punitive situation, the court can order up to 180 days in jail upon a finding of contempt.

Do you have to be notified of contempt of court hearing?

Your ex-spouse must have notice of the hearing on the contempt motion, and most courts have set up a specific process for filing these motions. If this process is not followed properly, or your ex-spouse is not notified of the hearing, your contempt motion likely will not succeed.

When does a contempt of court motion have to be served?

The motion, citation, and order must then be served on the person in contempt, at least 20 days before the first hearing, called the advisement. At the advisement hearing, the person against whom the contempt is brought can plead guilty or not guilty.

How to file an ex parte motion for contempt of court?

If you filed the Ex Parte Motion for an Order to Show Cause, you have to submit the proposed Order to Show Cause to the judge. The judge will review your motion and may be willing to sign the Order to Show Cause and set a contempt hearing based just on reading your papers.

Jail can be ordered in both a remedial or punitive contempt situation. In a punitive situation, the court can order up to 180 days in jail upon a finding of contempt.

What to do if you are accused of contempt of court?

One of these forms is required. Use the motion if you are asking for contempt, and use the opposition if you are responding to the other party’s motion. This form tells the judge how you think the other person is violating the court order, or your defense if you are accused of contempt.