Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa
In an Iowa court, person was ordered to pay child support and also a monthly property settlement fee. He is not doing this. What can be done - he is in contempt of court, isn't he??
Asked on 11/19/14, 12:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
One needs to take this person to court by filing what is known as a motion for rule to show cause. On the other hand, if a person really and truly cannot pay or does not want to pay, there's little enough that can be done to get them to pay.
Answered on 11/19/14, 2:48 pm