What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I was issued a seek work order for 1 month. At the time, about $6k in arrearages was due and current support has been paid on time, in full for the past 3+ years. The contempt action is coming up but the situation has changed such that I have paid all arrearages in full. I am self-employed, my income is down w/in my industry but I want to continue doing what I do for a living and not be forced to pursue alternative employment b/c my ex is holding up a tax return from 6 years ago saying I can make that much (which would mean working hours away from my child- which is how I once made that much- she would take my custody immediately if I worked that far away). What authority does court have to hold me in contempt now that I don't owe any money. What approach would be best to prevail in defending against this action now? I have already had my earnings imputed at $15/hr when I don't even have a high school degree. How am I in contempt of anything? My ex is a vexatious litigant and wants to control me and compel me to take work out of town so she can shrink my weekly visitation (3 days a week since birth) and trying to use the court to do it- she brings in Craigslist postings for jobs 2 hours a way... What should I say to the Court? Thank you for any advice.
I was issued a seek work order for 1 month. At the time, about $6k in arrearages was due and current support has been paid on time, in full for the past 3+ years. The contempt action is coming up but the situation has changed such that I have paid all arrearages in full. I am self-employed, my income is down w/in my industry but I want to continue doing what I do for a living and not be forced to pursue alternative employment b/c my ex is holding up a tax return from 6 years ago saying I can make that much (which would mean working hours away from my child- which is how I once made that much- she would take my custody immediately if I worked that far away). What authority does court have to hold me in contempt now that I don't owe any money. What approach would be best to prevail in defending against this action now? I have already had my earnings imputed at $15/hr when I don't even have a high school degree. How am I in contempt of anything? My ex is a vexatious litigant and wants to control me and compel me to take work out of town so she can shrink my weekly visitation (3 days a week since birth) and trying to use the court to do it- she brings in Craigslist postings for jobs 2 hours a way... What should I say to the Court? Thank you for any advice.