Show Cause Contempt Proceedings.
Our attorneys regularly attend show cause hearings for failure to pay child support for both the payor and payee. If you are faced with contempt proceedings for failing to pay child support, you may be incarcerated for nonpayment. We can defend you in order to give you the second chance that you need, and we may be able to reduce the amount of your child support obligation.

General Information Regarding FOC
A government agency called "Friend of the Court" (FOC) represents the interests of the minor children in family law matters, especially child support. That is necessary because the attorneys only represent the parties (the husband and wife). For most support matters, an FOC Referee makes recommendations to the judge.

The non custodial parent usually pays child support to the custodial parent until the child reaches 18 years of age (or a maximum of 19 years old). The amount of support that must be paid is based on a formula unless there are special circumstances, which is rare. Gifts, clothes, transportation, vacation expenses and rent are not considered child support.