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.
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.
Calo v. Calo
Where premarital cohabitation results in marriage, the “economic partnership” begins during the period of premarital cohabitation.