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To obtain a show cause order in proceedings for contempt, a party should file a motion supported by an affidavit showing the party is entitled to the Order. B. An order may be issued ex parte which shall not come on for hearing sooner than five (5) days from the date it is served unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Rule 45.01. Subpoenas shall not be used for any purpose except to command the attendance of the witness and production of documentary or other tangible evidence at a deposition, hearing or trial. Upon order of the Court, with the agreement of the parties, documents may be produced without a deposition.

Substitution of counsel may be accomplished by a notice signed by the withdrawing counsel and the entering counsel. Attorneys are expected to appear at motions properly noticed or subject themselves and their clients to sanctions.

Consequences of contempt These include fines, compensatory visitation, a change in custody arrangements, and even jail time.

(1) If a party dies during the pendency of an action and the claim is not thereby extinguished, the court, within the period allowed by law, may order substitution of the proper parties. If substitution is not so made the action may be dismissed as to the deceased party.

In Kentucky, you may file in small claims court on your own for anything that is $2,500 or less. If you want to sue for more, you will have to file in regular district court and may need the help of a lawyer. You may talk to the clerk of court for help in filing a lawsuit in small claims court.