A Pennsylvania Custody Contempt Petition is a document filed by either party to a custody case requesting the court to hold the other party in contempt for violating the custody agreement. This petition is filed to enforce the court order and hold the non-compliant party responsible for their actions. There are two types of Pennsylvania Custody Contempt Petitions: Contempt of Court and Civil Contempt. Contempt of Court is a criminal charge and applies to violations of court orders that are intentionally done or demonstrate a blatant disregard for the court's authority. Examples of Contempt of Court violations are failing to appear for court-ordered hearings and refusing to comply with court-ordered visitation. Civil Contempt is a civil offense and applies to violations of court orders that are unintentional. Examples of Civil Contempt violations are failing to pay child support or failing to comply with court-ordered custody arrangements.