Contempt
Contempt is one of the most extreme remedies available to the Florida courts. If a party is held in contempt of a court order (such as, for example, to pay child support or provide visitation), the court has the power to punish the violator with a fine, jail time, or both.
Clearly, these are severe remedies, reserved for the most flagrant of violators. In order to request that a party be held in contempt, the attorney requesting it must meet a great deal of technical requirements. These are the most detailed motions that a family law attorney can bring, since the accused party can lose his or her freedom. It is essential, therefore, that any lawyer bringing a contempt motion be well trained and experienced in these matters, since even a small technical defect can cause the motion to fail. At Farrar Law Firm, we take these motions very seriously.
For more information about the law affecting other family law areas in Florida, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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