Filing Contempt In Virginia

Summary

In Virginia, if a party is not complying with a divorce decree, you can file a motion for contempt without a mandatory waiting period. Prepare a Motion for Contempt form, include details of non-compliance, file it at the court where the decree was issued, and serve it to the other party.

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My divorce decree was signed off in September this year and our agreement dates back to June this year which has all the same information in the decree. How long do i have to wait to file a contempt in court
Hi Crystal,
To provide accurate information, could you please let me know which state or country you are in? This will help me provide you with the specific rules regarding filing for contempt in court.
Yorktown va
Hi Crystal,
In Virginia, you can file a motion for contempt if one party is not complying with the terms of the divorce decree. There is no mandatory waiting period to file for contempt.
Would you like information on how to proceed with filing a motion for contempt?

York-Poquoson Circuit Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Ballard Street, Yorktown, VA *
Website: www.courts.state.va.us
Yes
Hi Crystal,
To proceed with filing a motion for contempt in Virginia:
- Prepare a "Motion for Contempt" form.
- Include details of the non-compliance.
- File the motion at your local court where the divorce decree was issued.
- Serve the motion to the other party.
Would you like the contact information for your local court?
No I have the court info thank you
Great, Crystal! If you need any more assistance or have additional questions about the process, feel free to ask. Good luck with your filing!