Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
do you need a written agreement or judgement to be held in contempt of court in ma? If no agreement verbal or written exists. This concerns a divorce that has been final for a year. Ex continued paying car insurance on my vehicle even though I have no license and do not drive. Now he wants to be re-imbursed although no agreement exists stating that he needed to pay the insurance and I had no knowledge that he was paying since I do not drive. His lawyer is stating that if I don't pay they will bring me to court for contempt. Is that even feasible?
1 Answer from Attorneys
There should have been something in the court's order or in your separation agreement. I believe that unless there is a clear and unequivocal court order, then you are not obligated. Anyone can bring a contempt order, but it is up to a judge to decide its validity.
Sounds like your ex made an error, and now he wants his money back.
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