Is there a time limit for an ex to file contempt for moving?
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Is there a time limit for an ex to file contempt for moving?
Can my ex file contempt after I moved with children 120 miles away? I moved to be closer to family and got a new job without court approval. If he can, does it help me that he helped me move, drove the moving truck and told my family it was the best things for the children. He is doing this after I have asked for income documentation to have child support reviewed. Could this be seen as retaliation?
Asked on March 28, 2012 under Family Law, Arkansas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, yes, there is a statute of limitaions for filing a motion for contempt of a court order. I believe in Arkansas it is one (1) year but I would really double check that and it is unclear if you are writing from Arkansas or that is the state in which the order was issued and which the courts will consider because orders that deal with children are generally brought in the state in which the kids reside. It does seem as if he is retaliating but I would not give up. I think that you learned a hard lesson here that everything agreed to should be agreed to in writing. Good luck.
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