Contempt of Court Proceedings

Contempt Proceedings Lawyer - Port St. Lucie, Stuart FL and The Treasure Coast

Contempt of court in Florida is a situation where someone has not obeyed a court order and may be subject to sanctions by the court. To be in contempt of court there must be:  a court order that clearly defines an obligation or requirement, an ability on the part of the ordered or obligated individual to comply with that order, and a willful refusal to comply with the order.

For whatever reason, you have found yourself facing contempt proceedings. Maybe you are going through a difficult time or maybe you have been facing some unexpected financial blows that set you back. We all know what happens to the best laid plans and good intentions — sometimes life goes terribly, unexpectedly off track. 

Whatever the situation, you need legal help and you need it now. Contempt of court consequences can include fines, visitation make-up time, a modification to the custody arrangement, and in some instances even jail time.