Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

contempt hearing

we had court today in which the NCP did not apprear. The court had the hearing without ncp and found the ncp in contempt and the Master found contempt and was recommending purge of $2,500.00. The master did not specify any more then this. Does this mean that the judge will sign order for incarceration with a $2500 purge and then issue a warrant to go and get ncp? If you have any clarification on this, I would greatly appreciate it as it did not make much sense.


Asked on 4/13/05, 11:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: contempt hearing

Your understanding is correct; a warrant will be issued and if executed, the ncp will be in custody unless he/she comes up with $2500, which amount will be applied against the child support arrearage.

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Answered on 4/14/05, 10:21 am


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