subject: Retain Those Monthly Payment Receipts—Steps in Defending a Contempt of Court Charge [print this page] I have been showing you what you have to have to undertake to create a powerful case against non-compliance of child support payment and everything you could do in a scenario where you're smacked with a contempt charge. In other articles, I have explained planning your defense, stating the facts, putting together payments and having all the information in writing. Together with all of that is the evidence that there have been payments made in the past faithfully and that you're moving forward to do the best you can. With no substantiation you've got absolutely nothing to back you up but your word.
Be Organized
You ought to have previously been keeping files of everything and holding your receipts. However, at this point, you need to have them organized in a suitable manner to offer to the judge. Generate duplicates of these and include all of them with the additional composed information. You might desire to have the original copies along with you to present the court--however under no circumstances, hand over original copies to anyone. This is definitely not something that you will want to chance losing, as the originals can obviously not be replaced.
Never Give Cash
Do not ever give the mom hard cash. At all times offer her some form of check. Anything which might be confirmed and examined. If you give your ex cold hard cash, she could possibly come back and declare nonpayment. There is no chance of proving you handed her cash.
Keep Track
Maintaining a calendar or record showing what you paid out and when is likewise a great strategy. This demonstrates superior record keeping and enables you to account for all transactions. Don't forget, the payment receipts are necessary to your argument, so record them and present them in a prepared fashion to the judge.
Retain Those Monthly Payment ReceiptsSteps in Defending a Contempt of Court Charge
By: Dennis Gac
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