What does citation for contempt mean?
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What does citation for contempt mean?
The court’s power to punish for contempt (called “citing” one for contempt) includes fines and/or jail time (called “imposing sanctions”). Since the judge has discretion to control the courtroom, contempt citations are generally not appealable unless the amount of fine or jail time is excessive.
What is a contempt violation?
The word contempt is used to describe the situation when an individual has intentionally disobeyed a court order. In family law, a finding of contempt is a way for the Court to enforce child support, spousal support, custody and visitation orders that a party has violated.
What does contempt of court mean in legal terms?
Contempt of court, often referred to simply as “contempt”, is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice and dignity of the court.
What do I do if my ex breaks a court order?
You can try and resolve the dispute by attending dispute resolution – please call the Family Relationships Advice Line on or apply to the court for an order.
