If I just finished settling a case brought against me by my daughters mother, can I now sue for contempt that occurred?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
If I just finished settling a case brought against me by my daughters mother, can I now sue for contempt that occurred?
I have multiple police reports showing denial of visitation. When I warned mother that I would bring the matter to court and she sued first with ludicrous accusations. We have settled the case. Can I now bring up the contempt issues that were not covered in her suit?
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You do not "sue" based upon contempt. Contempt is a proceeding brought before a Judge regarding a violation of the Court's order. What can happen is that the court will throw the violator in jail but most likely what happens is that they are given a stern warning. You can bring the motion if she is denying visitation but if the new order covered visitation you should have probably said something during that proceeding. But I would consult with an attorney who can read all of your paperwork. It is hard in this forum. Good luck.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.