Financial Inability As A Defense To Contempt Cases

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Recent Financial Inability As A Defense To Contempt Opinions (3)

Stacy Lynne v. Justin Smith

Child Support: Retroactive Modification Denied Absent Statutory Grounds

colo · 2025-11-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Stacy Lynne v. Justin Smith, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Court of Appeals addressed whether a father's child support oblig...

In the Matter of: Ian S. Pulz

Father's inability to pay child support arrears not proven, contempt affirmed

pa · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

In the Matter of: Ian S. Pulz, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered whether a father, Ian S. Pulz, c...

In the Matter of: Ian S. Pulz

Incarceration Doesn't Automatically Excuse Child Support Arrears

pa · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

In the Matter of: Ian S. Pulz, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a father, Ian S. Pulz, co...

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