Order Child Support Contempt {DC-6-5-24}

DC 6:5.24 - ORDER CHILD SUPPORT CONTEMPT. This form is used by the Nebraska District Court in cases where a party is alleged to have violated a previous court order to pay child support, childcare expenses, or health care costs. It documents the court's findings after a hearing on an Order to Show Cause or Contempt Citation and outlines whether the plaintiff and defendant appeared, whether legal counsel was involved, and whether the alleged contemnor admits or denies the contempt. The court reviews payment history, outstanding amounts, and the person’s employment status to determine whether the failure to pay was willful. If contempt is found, the court may impose a jail sentence but allows the individual to "purge" or avoid serving time by making specific payments toward the arrears according to a set schedule. The form details how and where those payments should be made, including whether automatic wage withholding is ordered. If the person fails to make the required payments, the court outlines the procedure for issuing a bench warrant and enforcing the jail sentence. www.FormsWorkflow.com