Contempt of divorce agreement
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Contempt of divorce agreement
If someone is in contempt of the
divorce agreement do you need to go
through your lawyer to get it
straightened out?
Asked on June 27, 2016 under Family Law, South Dakota
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Since you are represented by an attorney, you need to have the attorney pursue contempt of court against the opposing party.
The attorney will file documents with the court and schedule a hearing with the court on the contempt of court issue.
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