Legal Question in Family Law in California

I have a contempt of court hearing on Jan 30. I lost my job and was not able to pay a judgement of 2400 ordered by the judge at the end if our divorce in 2010. August 2011 I got my job back and sent my ex a check for the amount in full. In October she started harassing me for the money and i told her to cash the check and leave me alone. Then on November 5,2011 I was served via 3rd party orders to show contempt. I researched my check and it had not been cashed the bank as a one time courtesy cancelled it as lost and I reissued a new check. Sent it the the post office. Restricted. With signature. Return mail service requested. They letter came back in the mail unclaimed. My fianc� in attempts to keep peace sent a text to my ex to stop the drama and cash the check. My ex admitted to my fianc� that she didn't live at the address she provided but the people that do would have informed her if she had mail. I would like to know my options and if I require representation. Thank you.


Asked on 1/04/12, 3:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Since a contempt motion is a quasi criminal matter exposing you to jail time, I urge you to meet with an experienced family law attorney to review the motion and explore your legal options.

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Answered on 1/04/12, 6:28 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

In addition to what Ms. Kock states, you have the right to ask the court to appoint a public defender to represent you, if you cannot afford an attorney, because the contempt hearing is considered quasi-criminal.

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Answered on 1/13/12, 10:13 am


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