Show Cause Hearing After the Divorce In Illinois
A show cause hearing is a legal hearing that requires a party to appear and to provide reasons as to why they have failed to take action, or taken action that was directly against the parental agreement, or why the court should not grant relief. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/show-cause-hearing-after-the-divorce-in-illinois
A divorce decree is a legal binding order which both parties are required to follow the terms. Unfortunately, there are times when a former spouse refuses to abide by the requirements of the parenting agreement. This is known as civil contempt of court. When another party is in contempt you may seek a modification of an order, or file a petition for a show cause hearing.
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In this video, we discuss show cause hearings after a divorce in Illinois. Show cause hearings are legal hearings that require a party to appear and to provide reasons as to why they have failed to take action, or taken action that was directly against the parental agreement, or why the court should not grant relief. This article addresses the points of reasons for a show cause hearing, what happens at show cause hearings, how to prepare for a show cause hearing, and possible results of a show cause hearing.
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