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Contempt of court and divorce
Contempt of divorce court can occur when a party disrespects or disobeys the court. Contempt citations may be civil or criminal in nature.
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Will I have to go to court at any time during my divorce in Florida?
In a contested divorce case in Florida you should have to attend at least a few court hearings, such as the case management conference, any hearings o...
Play Video Written by attorney Thomas Patrick Gill Jr.
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Enforcing an order contained in a Decree of Divorce
Go to the self-help center at Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The self-help center has many fill in the blank forms with in...
Written by attorney Alex B. Ghibaudo
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What is "Parenting Coordination?"
Why is parenting coordination sometimes necessary? The divorce is over, but the conflict continues with children trapped in the middle. Why? Because...
Written by attorney William Harry Hunt
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Florida Post-Divorce Survival Guide
The Final Judgment and/or Parenting Plan govern your post-divorce relationships. Preface: This article is geared towards people who have gone through...
Written by attorney William C. Rosenfelt
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Failure to appear – what does it mean for your divorce?
A divorce is a civil court case, and in many situations, you will have to go to court at least once to finalize the divorce (even if you started it as...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Divorce and student loans FAQ
Student loan debt is a common issue faced by divorcing couples when dividing assets and debts. The divorce process brings up a number of questions abo...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Enforcement of Divorce Court Orders
Violations of Court Orders A typical divorce case will generally be comprised of a series of court orders granting the parties certain rights as to ea...
Written by attorney Mark Saul Schondorf
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The Contempt Process
So, you’ve gone through the divorce process, the papers are signed the judge has ruled you’re a free person! It’s all over, right? Sadly, no. The pers...
Written by attorney Luke A Shipley
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Obey Court Orders
In a divorce case property or visitation matters that are agreed upon or decided by a Judge become court orders. A court order is an order entered by...
Written by attorney Andrew Ben Boyer
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Financial Statements in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
The financial statement is perhaps the most important document a party files with the court in a family law case. A financial statement must be filed...
Written by attorney Lynn M. Isaman
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An Overview of the Divorce Process in Massachusetts
This legal guide is an overview of the divorce process in contested divorces, that is, where the parties have not already entered into an agreement an...
Written by attorney Lynn M. Isaman
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Track Payments on Debt
Track your spouse’s payments on any joint debt. Since your name is still on the debt, the creditor will hold you jointly liable, regardless of what or...
Written by attorney Howard M Lewis
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What should I do if my ex won’t follow our agreement?
Unfortunately sometimes one spouse won’t follow the agreement they entered into. This occurs for a variety of reasons, for example sometimes things ha...
Written by attorney Dustin Michael Butler
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Legal fees in Divorce…who pays?
Most often, each party will pay his or her own legal fees and expenses of a divorce. Should financial circumstances be such that one spouse has sole c...
Written by attorney Jeff Adrian Biddle
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5 More Things You Should Not Do During Your Divorce
As a follow up to my previous article, here are 5 more things you should not do during your divorce. Clean out the marital home This is a big no-no....
Written by attorney Kevin C. Johnson
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Failure to comply with court order in a divorce
In some divorces, it may be difficult to get your ex-spouse to comply with the court’s orders. Failure to comply with court orders can be a challenge,...
Written by attorney April Watkins Nemer
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How to obtain a divorce in Massachusetts
How to obtain a divorce in Massachusetts To obtain a divorce in Massachusetts, one party to a valid marriage files a "Complaint For Divorce." The Com...
Written by attorney Michael Rodney St Louis Esq.
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Contempt of Court ©Bruce Clement
Contempt of Court Defined Contempt of court is defined as intentional disobedience of a lawful court order. RCW 7.21.010(1)(b). "'Punishment for conte...
Written by attorney Bruce Clement
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DIVORCE - WHAT TO EXPECT AND WHEN- Part II. - THE LEGAL PROCESS - Uncontested
Either you or your attorney must file these legal papers, to initiate and further the legal process: Complaint: A Complaint is a legal document which...
Written by attorney Todd Bruce Kotler
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How to enforce your divorce decree
A divorce is often a long and very involved process, even if you started an online divorce. Just because your divorce has been finalized you will stil...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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How to Avoid Contempt Charges When You Cannot Pay Your Child Support
Speak to a DCSS Representative Remember, the goal of The Department of Child Support Services is not to punish you. Their job is to look out for the...
Written by attorney Robert J Tuerck
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