Christensen v. Sullivan
Court could not impose remedial contempt sanctions against the defendants after their contempt of court had ceased. Remedial sanctions are imposed to terminate a continuing contempt.
In Re Contempt in the Marriage of Roush v. Roush
Trial court properly found that payor was not sufficiently searching for employment. Purge order to seek alternate employment was also within its discretion.
Meyer v. Teasdale
Commitment order based on affidavit from child support worker was improper. Contemnor is entitled to an opportunity to request a hearing before being committed to jail.
Rand v. Rand
Circuit court properly did reduce attorney fees in divorce action for time spent on unsuccessful claims where there was substantial success and the unsuccessful claims were pursued in good faith.
Gilbert v. Gilbert
Contempt order affirmed where payor did not disclose interest in class action lawsuit and did not report a substantial change in income.
Lawlis v. Thompson
A party to a nonmarital cohabitation is not precluded from bringing a claim for restitution, on the theory of unjust enrichment.
Watts v. Watts
Nonmarital cohabitation does not render every agreement between the cohabiting parties illegal and does not automatically preclude one of the parties from seeking judicial relief.
State v. Bauer
Contempt finding affirmed where payor lost job after failing a preliminary breath test. He chose to attend work while under the influence of alcohol so as to jeopardize his ability to earn income.
Mansholt v. Kaijian
Personal service not required for contempt since Husband had actual notice. Court appropriately found failure to make payments was intentional where he made none of the court ordered payments. (Not published, but citeable)
Marcott v. Marcott
Mother found in contempt for enrolling children in a new school district without father’s consent, contrary to joint custody. Not published, but citeable.