Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Can I file a Civil Contempt motion against my X who appealed the J&D Courts order for child support and Has not paid me for 5 months? I was told I cant file a Show Cause because its under appeal in General Distric Court and set for trial in March..She is clearly in 'Contempt" of the order and Im a single parent on a Limited income...She seems to think she does'nt have to pay support because

the Appeal is in place..your input would greatly help me..

Thank You.

Michael Pace


Asked on 12/09/11, 6:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

As has already been answered, unless a motion has been granted to stay the lower court's order, the appellant must continue to pay it or risk being

found in contempt. (Merely filing and perfecting an appeal of the

J&DR;court's order does not stay the effect of this order.)

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Answered on 12/09/11, 6:47 am


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