Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Motion for contempt settled before court date
I filed a Motion for Contempt for Non
Payment of Child Support against my ex
spouse. He has paid the majority of the
arrearage and says he will pay the
remainder before the court date. We do
not feel that it is necessary to go to
court at this point. What do I need to
file to dismiss the case or to show we
have reached a resolution and come to
an agreement on our own?
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Motion for contempt settled before court date
It would be completely foolish to dismiss the case. That sends exactly the wrong message.
If, prior to the court date, he finishes doing what he says, then you can do a dismissal (although that will mean you can't seek other relief, such as attorneys fees and interest, to which you may be entitled).
Re: Motion for contempt settled before court date
At minimum, you should consider hiring an attorney (if you do not already have one) to assist you with concluding the matter; however, it is not in your best interest to dismiss prior to payment in full.
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