Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Motion for contempt

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A motion for contempt will be enforced according to the dicates of the court. Depending on the actions of the other party, sanctions can range anywhere from a simple admonishment and payment of the movant's attorney's fees to incarceration until the party resolves the contempt issue. Speak with your attorney to discuss what actions you can take. If you are not represented by counsel, you need to seriously consider hiring an attorney to represent you due to the games being played by him.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.