Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
contempt while appeal is pending
my ex-husband has filed an appeal on our divorce judgement.I have filed a motion for contempt against my ex because he did not return property and pay money owed to me as ordered by the court in the divorce judgement. My ex-husband has not filed a stay. Can the court of domestic relations proceed with the contempt case even with an appeal pending? Also, is there a time limit on filing a stay?
Asked on 2/23/06, 11:52 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc
Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.
Re: contempt while appeal is pending
Generally speaking, the trial court will withhold action if the issues appealed involve the contempt issues. As to the stay, that depends on the local rules of court in the county.
Answered on 2/24/06, 1:38 pm