Why wouldn't contempt be used?

There are various reasons why Washington County would not be able to pursue contempt.

  • The obligor does not reside in the State of Minnesota.
  • The location of the obligor can not be verified.
  • The obligor is a recipient of cash public assistance.
  • The obligor is in compliance with a payment agreement.

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1. Who can receive child support?
2. What services are not available?
3. Who can use child support services?
4. After I apply, what else must I do?
5. If I apply for child support services, do I have any rights?
6. What is Contempt of Court?
7. What are the criteria for an obligor to be found in contempt?
8. How does contempt start?
9. What happens once the obligor is personally served?
10. Once the obligor is found to be in contempt, will payments start?
11. Will a contempt action automatically reinstate an obligor's driver's license?
12. The obligor did not show up at the contempt hearing, what happens now?
13. Can obligees bring obligors in for contempt themselves?
14. Why wouldn't contempt be used?