Full question:
Jan 2007 I took my children's father back to court for non-payment of child support/medical insurance/medical expenses. Judge ruled in my favor. Defendent stated to the court that medical insurance would be in effect within two weeks after appearing due to a change in employment. To this date, Defendent still does not have medical coverage nor is he helping with medical expenses. Child support is being withheld from his payroll check. My 'new' husband is currently providing my child with insurance and paying all medical expenses. I would like to know what necessary forms are needed to file a contempt of court against my ex-husband without having to hire an attorney. I understand this is possible to do. Due to financial reasons I would like to handle this without legal representation.
- Category: Contempt
- Date:
- State: Louisiana
Answer:
When a court order isn't followed, a petition for contempt may be filed in the court that issued the order. The court retains continuing jurisdiction to enforce its orders by holding the noncomplying party in contempt of court. A party may also file a Judgment on Rule for Contempt, which is a prepared judgment ready for the judge to sign, to further the court's ease in making a determination. A certificate of service is filed along with the petition to prove that the petition was served on the opposing party.
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