What does respondent mean in a divorce?
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What does respondent mean in a divorce?
The spouse who has been served with the divorce/dissolution petition is called the “respondent” or “defendant” in the divorce/dissolution process. It might help to think of the divorce process as a lawsuit (which it technically is), so that when you are served with a divorce/dissolution petition it is like being sued.
Can you go to jail for being in contempt of court?
In most cases, if someone is held in contempt, the court will first give them the opportunity to make amends for the violation. Contempt of court punishment can include jail time, but that is generally rare. The entire point of civil contempt was originally to coerce compliance rather than punish with confinement.
How do you prove contempt?
D. How do I prove contempt?There is a valid court order in effect.The other person knows about the court order.The facts show a plain violation of the order.You have given the person notice of the contempt hearing and a chance to be heard.Contempt is an appropriate remedy for the violation.
