# Contempt of Court?

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/contempt-of-court/5393>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [December 18, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/contempt-of-court/5393 "2007-12-18T09:32:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/contempt-of-court/5393/1 "2007-12-18T09:32:56Z")

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Yes, but you need to make sure that your lawyer is aware of your intentions.

Helena M. Nevicosi  
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500  
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607  
919.787.6668 main phone  
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**Author:** ![otherend](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@otherend](https://forum.rosen.com/u/otherend)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2007, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/contempt-of-court/5393/2 "2007-12-22T08:46:41Z")

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How is this done?

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**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/contempt-of-court/5393/3 "2007-12-27T23:28:49Z")

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If you believe someone is in contempt of court you would file a “Motion and Order to Show Cause.”

Helena M. Nevicosi  
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500  
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607  
919.787.6668 main phone  
919.787.6361 main fax

Charlotte Office  
301 McCullough Drive  
Suite 510  
Charlotte, NC 28262  
Main Phone: (704)307.4600  
Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044

Durham & Chapel Hill Office  
1829 East Franklin Street  
Building 600  
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  
(919) 321.0780

> **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)**
>
> The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill.

The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations.

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**Author:** ![bbb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d26b3c/32.png) [@bbb](https://forum.rosen.com/u/bbb)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2007, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/contempt-of-court/5393/4 "2007-12-14T15:02:57Z")

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Can a person file a claim for contempt of court against their ex while still retaining an lawyer for final settlement without their lawyers involvement?

Thank you.
