Contempt Proceedings - Pittsburgh Lawyer For Defense

Avoid Penalties.
The Pittsburgh family law courts may issue sever penalties for your failure to pay support. If you are in contempt of a support order, the courts may suspend your driver's license, garnish/attach you wages, and even incarcerate you.

Incarceration.
The courts in Pittsburgh may use the threat of incarceration as a tool to extract support payments from you. Of course, if you, the payor party, are in jail long term, you will eventually lose all earning capacity. On the other hand, your arrears will continue to build and the debt may haunt you your entire life.

Lets Make a Deal.
The courts are holding all the cards once you have violated a support order. Typically, your best option is to negotiate for the best possible deal or compromise on the amount owed and the date it is due for payment. Show the opposing party and court you are serious by having a lawyer present to explain your position.

Strike The Right Tone.
You are at the mercy of the courts. Having a Pittsburgh lawyer serve as your intermediary can also reduce tension for all parties concerned and set the right tone for future dealing in your case. Why let the court form a tarnished image of you that can haunt you for all future proceedings?

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