Q: I received an MOTION AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON CONTEMPT, I've had financial hardship my arrearage of 14K.
Filed a motion for continuance, she withheld contact turning 17. Gave them 3,000 in arrearage last year. Been basically homeless, wife got deported 3 years ago, applied for local housing program in Orlando, recive food stamps, totally involuntary contempt. Is it best to try to get a job and notify DOR for deduction purposes or Pay 1,000 and apply for Modifications proceedings, then look for a job afterwards. Good info for proof of financial hardship would be appreciated. Thank You
A: Appear at the hearing and tell your story to the judge. It is ultimately up to the judge to decide whether or not they hold you in contempt and possibly put you in jail.
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