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Only an Order signed by the judge can change a court date or time. You should show up to court on the date and time on the court order. Can I Go To My Court Hearing On My Phone Or Computer Instead Of Showing Up In Person?

Cost. There is no cost associated with filing contempt actions. The initial filing fee to open the case is the only fee you will be asked to pay throughout the life of your case.

If you and the other parent agree to change the child support order, you may not have to go to court for a hearing. Even if you and the other parent agree on the change, you still have to ask for the court's approval. To do this, you need to file a paper asking the court to approve the agreed change in child support.

Standard of proof: The evidence must show that contemnor acted with willful and intentional disobedience. Defendant is required to answer Rule to Show Cause. If defendant fails to appear or refuses to answer, trial court may proceed to attach and punish defendant for contempt.

Per Indiana Code 31-17-4-8, if the custodial parent unjustifiably violates the injunction or restraining order the court may then issue an order holding the custodial parent in contempt; requiring them to do community service; and/or requiring them to pay the non-custodial parent's attorney's fees.

If the court agrees that the order has been violated, the violating parenting can be held in contempt of court. When this happens, the parent in contempt can be required to pay monetary fines and can even face jail time.