Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

Contempt of court?

My ex and I have joint legal and physical custody (50/50)from the divorce decree. I pay her substantial unallocated support. The decree also states we each pay 50% of the 2 children's clothing and school needs. I now have the children 98% of the time and have for almost a year by mutual verbal agreement since she lives in another town. I have over $1500 in accumulated receipts of which she will neither match nor contribute to. Can I file for contempt knowing she is the lesser wage earner or should I file for custody and support modification.


Asked on 9/20/02, 12:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

Re: Contempt of court?

Both. If you have proof that you presented her with the bills and she refuses to pay, she's in contempt. If you in fact have the children substantailly more than 50% of the time, go back to court for a modification.

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Answered on 9/20/02, 4:08 pm


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