Description

Attorney Jonathan Jacobs delves into the complexities of civil contempt in Florida law, particularly focusing on the non-payment of child support. Divorce and Family Law Podcast explains the legal implications of failing to appear in court, the concept of purge amounts, and the potential consequences for individuals who do not meet their financial obligations. The discussion highlights the balance between enforcing child support and the fairness of punitive measures against non-compliant parents.

• Civil contempt motions can lead to serious legal consequences.
• Failure to appear in court can result in arrest.
• Purge amounts are used to show efforts to pay child support.
• The amount of purge can vary based on income levels.
• Lack of family support can complicate financial management while in jail.
• The fairness of punitive measures in child support cases is debatable.
• Children can suffer significantly from non-payment of child support.
• Enforcement mechanisms include license suspension and arrest.
• Legal rights and obligations must be understood by parents.
• The state of Florida imposes strict sanctions for non-compliance.

Sound Bites

• "Motion for civil contempt has been filed against you?"
• "This is not purge like the films The Purge."
• "That child is now an at-risk child."

Chapters

00:00
Understanding Civil Contempt in Florida Law

02:54
The Implications of Child Support Non-Payment

04:46
The Role of Purge Amounts in Contempt Cases

Call Jacobs Law Firm at 407-335-8113 to learn more. This is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. www.jjlawfl.com