Colorado Springs Colorado Affidavit by Attorney and Request for Order in Support of Motion to Punish Defendant for Contempt due to Failure to Pay Alimony or Spousal Support

State:
Multi-State
City:
Colorado Springs
Control #:
US-02228BG
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Contempt refers to any willful disobedience to, or disregard of, a court order or any misconduct in the presence of a court; action that interferes with a judge's ability to administer justice or that insults the dignity of the court.

There are essentially two types of contempt:

" Disrespect to the decorum of the court (being rude, disrespectful to the judge or other attorneys or causing a disturbance in the courtroom, particularly after being warned by the judge) and
" Willful failure to obey an order of the court.

This form deals with such a willful failure. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.

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Colorado Springs Colorado Affidavit by Attorney and Request for Order in Support of Motion to Punish Defendant for Contempt due to Failure to Pay Alimony or Spousal Support