Attorneys for Contempt for Failure to Pay Support

A court may use its contempt power against a parent who, without any excuse, interferes with court orders regarding custody and visitation of children.

The party being accused is called the citee. The citee must be personally notified and has the right to remain silent, to question witnesses, to a speedy trial, and to be represented by an attorney in the contempt action if it is determined that they are indigent.

Contempt proceedings are quasi-criminal and may result in up to 5 days in jail for each count if the citee is found in contempt.

It is very important to have the support of a qualified family law attorney who is familiar with these types of contempt cases.

At Progresso Legal Group P.C., we are proud to have a specialized team for these types of cases. We are located in Los Angeles County, in the state of California, to serve you.