Filing Contempt For Nonpayment

Summary

Jill is trying to file a contempt of court order against her childs father, who owes over $60,000 in child support. She is having difficulty finding the correct documents to file in Licking County, Ohio. The father is self-employed and contracted through a company called Nice Carpets. The Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency has not taken any action to enforce the child support order. Jill has been advised to file a Motion for Contempt and Affidavit to initiate a contempt proceeding.

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Hello ****, nice to meet you. Could you please tell me more about the legal issue you're facing?
I’m trying to file a contempt of court order. My chills father owes over *,* in child support. My case manager said i could file a contempt myself and to google the documents. I’m having difficulty finding the correct documents
What state are you in? The process and documents for filing a contempt of court order can vary by location.
Ohio
What county in Ohio are you located in? This will help me provide you with the correct court contact details.
licking county
What is the name of the court where the original child support order was issued? This will help me provide you with the correct forms and contact details.
licking county domestic court
What is the full name of your child's father? This will help me find the correct forms for you. In Ohio, you can file a motion for contempt in the court that issued the original order.
Paul Scott culver jr
What is the nature of the contempt you wish to file against Paul Scott Culver Jr?
non payment of support
What is the duration for which Paul Scott Culver Jr. has not been paying the child support?
Last payment $* april * Total arrears $*,*.*
What is the frequency and amount of child support as per the original court order?
Approximately $* monthly
What evidence do you have of these missed payments?
he has to pay through licking county child support enforcement agency and has not paid. when he does pay, it is direct deposit to my account
What steps have you taken so far with the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency regarding these missed payments?
i have called and looked into retaining an attorney
What was the response from the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency when you reported the missed payments?
they are going to submit a letter of warning that if he doesn’t pay they will suspend his license.
What is the timeline given by the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency for the license suspension process?
i was not given that information. She stated she sent that out in the mail today
What is your current address to provide you with the nearest court's contact details?
* Saddlebrook Dr heath Ohio *
What is the age of your child?

The Licking County Domestic Court is located at * E Main St, Newark, OH *, USA. You can contact them at +* *-*-*.
i was told that they will not provide me with the needed documents
What documents are you referring to and who told you they won't provide them?
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What is the name of the person or organization that told you they won't provide the needed documents?
the case worker from child support said they would not provide me the documents, i would have to obtain the documents myself and fill it out myself
What specific documents did the case worker mention you need to obtain?

In Ohio, you generally need to file a "Motion for Contempt" and "Affidavit" to initiate a contempt proceeding.
She did not specify the exact names of the documents needed. Said it’s contempt of court documents and look at my previous documents and match it up :(
What is the name of your case worker? This will help me provide you with the correct information. In Ohio, you generally need to file a "Motion for Contempt" and "Affidavit" to initiate a contempt proceeding.
i think Kathy, she is a new caseworker through licking county child support enforcement agency. She just took on my case she said
What is the contact information for Kathy at the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency?
*-*-*
What is the date of the original child support order?
April *
What is the current status of Paul Scott Culver Jr.'s employment? This information can be crucial in contempt proceedings related to child support.
he’s self employed. Contracted through nice carpets and does his own handy man work.
What is the name and contact information of the company "Nice Carpets" that Paul Scott Culver Jr. is contracted through?
*-*-*
What is the nature of the work Paul Scott Culver Jr. does for "Nice Carpets"?
installs flooring and carpets
What evidence do you have of Paul Scott Culver Jr.'s employment with "Nice Carpets"?
Court documents state he is contracted through nice carpets
What is the date on these court documents stating that Paul Scott Culver Jr. is contracted through Nice Carpets?
approximately June *
What is the exact amount of child support that Paul Scott Culver Jr. is required to pay each month according to the court order?
$*.*
What is the frequency of the child support payment as per the court order?
monthly
What steps have you taken so far to collect the child support arrears from Paul Scott Culver Jr.?
call text him and call my case worker
I’ve called around to retain my own attorney but none will help unless visitation or custody is involved with collecting the ca
What is the reason given by the attorneys for not helping with your case?
see above
What is the reason given by the attorneys for not helping with your case?
bc it’s not linked to custody or visitation
What steps has the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency taken so far to enforce the child support order?
not a damn thing
What actions have you taken to escalate this issue within the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency?
only thing i can do is call
What was the response from the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency when you called them about this issue?
Can you help me find the needed paperwork to file?
What type of contempt are you filing? Civil or criminal? In Ohio, for civil contempt, you'll need to file a "Motion for Contempt" and "Affidavit". For criminal contempt, consult a lawyer.