# Is this contempt? **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [September 4, 2007, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/4972 "2007-09-04T17:06:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [September 4, 2007, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/4972/1 "2007-09-04T17:06:54Z")
It is unlikely the court will grant him extra time to hire an attorney. In that case, the case will go forward and both of you will represent yourself. 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. ---
**Author:** ![xena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/f19dbf/32.png) [@xena](https://forum.rosen.com/u/xena)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2007, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/4972/2 "2007-09-03T16:57:14Z")
My ex lost custody of both kids after he was found guilty of physical abuse of oldest child,son, about 5 years ago. After a year of supervised visits an hour a week, with youngest, the court ordered that he have her 6 nights per month. My son has not seen him since. 3 years ago I filed for more CS, and it has yet to be heard. I was bombarded with harassing motions (he wanted every check I’ve written and every reciept for anything I bought or sold over $100 for last ten years, a motion to have me held in civil and criminal contaept because my son won’t see him, etc.) We were supposed to go to court this July, but the day of court his lawyer filed a motion to be dismissed as she could not work with him (it was granted!). Now we are supposed to go to court 9/10. the ex has yet to retain counsel, although he has had 2 months to get one. I think he is not hiring an attorney so he can delay court again. Can he be held in contempt? He was told to be ready to go on the 10th? How do I speed this up? I know I get back support from date of filing, but could really use it now.