Get Texas Contempt

Filing a Motion for Order of Contempt in Texas can be a straightforward process when you know the steps involved. This guide aims to provide clear, step-by-step instructions for completing this form online, ensuring that you can advocate for your legal rights effectively.

Follow the steps to fill out the Texas Contempt form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Texas Contempt form and open it in the editor.
2. In the first section, enter the name of the original petitioner and the original respondent as indicated. Ensure that the names are spelled correctly and match the court records.
3. Provide the name of the county and the judicial district where the divorce was finalized. This information is essential for the correct filing of the motion.
4. Complete the section detailing the final divorce decree's date, and confirm that a copy of the decree was served on the respondent's attorney, including the date of service.
5. In the financial section, indicate the amount of spousal maintenance that was ordered, and specify from what date the payments were to begin.
6. Clearly state the date when the respondent stopped making the payments and calculate the total arrears amount, filling in both the date of calculation and the dollar amount owed to you.
7. Confirm that you have not filed any previous applications for the order or relief you are seeking with this motion.
8. Conclude the document by signing and dating the motion as the petitioner, ensuring that each line requiring your signature is filled out.
9. Finally, certify that a true and correct copy of the motion was served to the respondent's attorney by filling out the date and address details, and then sign and date this certificate of service.

Start filling out your Texas Contempt form online today and take the next step in your legal process.