Contempt of Court Order

Worcester Attorneys for Contempt of a Court Order

Proving contempt of court needs to be done correctly, and a family law attorney from Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP can help you – Serving Hampden Counties

Whether you are filing your complaint for contempt or defending against a complaint for contempt, a family law attorney from Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP can help you.
Contempt of a court order generally refers to conduct that violates a prior order of the court. If you are facing a complaint for contempt in Massachusetts, or if you believe the other party has violated a court order and wish to file your own complaint for contempt, the Worcester family law attorneys at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP have extensive experience dealing with contempt of court order hearings.

Complaints for contempt of a court order may arise for many situations, with the most common involving:

When the court enters an order or judgment, it is expected that both parties follow the court’s decision. However, sometimes one party may violate an order or judgment and the other injured party may want to seek relief from the court. When this happens, the injured party may file a complaint for civil contempt and ask that the court take action.

Proving Contempt of Court 

In order for a court to find a party in contempt, there must be a clear order or judgment that was violated. A party may unknowingly violate a court order or judgment because it is vague or confusing, and he or she will most likely not be held in contempt. However, if the order or judgment is easy to understand and a party chooses to act contrary to the obligations imposed by the order or judgment, then he or she will likely be found in contempt of court.

If the court finds one of the parties in contempt, the judge has the authority to impose sanctions at his or her discretion. Because of the seriousness of the penalties, it is important to have experienced legal assistance throughout the process. Our Worcester family lawyers can work hard to protect your rights and seek a favorable outcome for your case.