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In Iowa, you have to file an action against the other party to seek enforcement of the existing court decree order. The enforcement action is formally known as an Application for Rule to Show Cause, commonly referred to as a contempt filing. This filing brings the opposing party's bad acts to the court's attention.

What are the steps in a Contempt of Court action? We file an application for a contempt citation, including the facts supporting the application, with the Clerk of Court, and serve it on the person ordered to pay support. The court holds a hearing to decide whether the violation of the support order is willful.

Law enforcement will not usually get involved in custody or visitation disputes between parents unless; There is a court order to enforce. The safety of the child is at risk. This is true whether parents are married or unmarried.

For information about an individual case, go to Iowa Courts Online. For problems with paying a fine, contact the Technical Help Desk by email or by phone at 800/831-1396. For questions about using the eFile system, go to the eFile Help page.

If a party is found to have violated a court order, the court can find the party in contempt and may require the party serve up to 30 days in jail. The court also has alternative measures to try to gain the party's compliance with an order.

Probate can take two years or more depending upon the complexity. Federal and State tax returns need to be filed within nine months after the date of death. Iowa law requires that an estate be closed within three years of publishing the second notice to creditors, unless the court grants an extension.