Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

Motion for Contempt

My ex and I divorced 4 1/2 years ago. The divorce agreement requires us to split 50/50 agreed upon expenses such as medical and extra curricular activities. It also requires we split college tuition based on UCONN tuition. She has filed a motion for contempt claiming that I have not paid my fair share (support and alimony are not in question) and I feel that I have paid my share, especially since she has never consulted me in advance on anything. My question is - if the court finds in her favor, since I live in California, what will they do to enforce the decision? Can they garnish my wages? Can they take any punitive action while I am in California?


Asked on 9/23/08, 3:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: Motion for Contempt

It appears from the facts you have provided that there is some dispute over a portion of the expenses because you claim she did not consult you before incurring them. I don't know whether the agreement states that she must consult with you first so I can not answer that question.

You should retain an attorney in Connecticut, especially if you do not intend to appear and defend the motion. A court will most likely enter orders in her favor if you do not appear or an attorney does not appear on your behalf. That being the case, the court could order a wage execution and take the monies from your wages.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 5:14 pm


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