Contempt of Support Order

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Contempt of Support Order?

This is generally a criminal misdemeanor in most states for knowingly failing to abide by a Court Order of support of a spouse and/or children.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:

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