How to File a Contempt of Court
Find a motion for contempt form.. Get a copy of the original court order.. Consult an attorney if you don't want to represent yourself.
Steps
Find a motion for contempt form.
Find a motion for contempt form.
Get a copy of the original court order.
Get a copy of the original court order.
Consult an attorney if you don't want to represent yourself.
Consult an attorney if you don't want to represent yourself.
Fill out your motion form.
Fill out your motion form.
Make copies of your completed form.
Make copies of your completed form.
Complete an appearance form if you're representing yourself.
Complete an appearance form if you're representing yourself.
Go to the clerk's office.
Go to the clerk's office.
Pay any applicable fees.
Pay any applicable fees.
Apply for a fee waiver if you can't afford the fees.
Apply for a fee waiver if you can't afford the fees.
Get a hearing date.
Get a hearing date.
Have the other person served.
Have the other person served.
Gather copies of your documents and evidence.
Gather copies of your documents and evidence.
Arrive at court at least 30 minutes early.
Arrive at court at least 30 minutes early.
Take a seat in the gallery.
Take a seat in the gallery.
Stand and approach when your name is called.
Stand and approach when your name is called.
Tell the judge your story.
Tell the judge your story.
Listen to the response from the other person.
Listen to the response from the other person.
Wait for the judge's ruling.
Wait for the judge's ruling.
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