what constitutes contempt?

[Liselle]

I was divorced in Dec. 05. My papers state that I am to have a "frequent and liberal visitation with the kids" and "reasonable telephone contact during waking hours" of children.

I was also granted my furniture in the divorce (which was friendly and done by ourselves) which I have allowed to stay in the house the past couple of years so my children could continue to use it.

Since he got married, I have been told that if I go to the house without both the ex and his wife there, they will have me arrested. BTW, my name is still on the deed and title. Efforts to retrieve my furniture have been balked by him and his wife.

When I try to call my kids, the phone usually goes unanswered, nor are phone calls returned. Most contact is done thru infrequent emails.

Would this be enough to file a contempt complaint against him?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

[Liselle]

No one has any idea?

[tcbalgord]

First I am surprised that no one has responded to more then half of these threads about children. I am sorry that no one has responded to you in all this time.

In my DH's divorce it stated that his ex was to resume her surename, she kept using my DH's name for over a year afterwards. when we got married I went to the police and filed a complaint and she was served with contempt of court papers. (I did this so that their credit could be finally separated and because are first names are very similar.)

I would say that you have a very good leg to stand on. File a report, state that you have a allowed the furniture to remain for your children to use because you did not need it at the time; and now you have a need for it. Also I would like to say that phone calls are bery important to both the parents and the kids and a report on that should also be made.

I hope that where ever you are they can help you.

Best of luck to you.