Contempt Charges

Good Morning !

I wanted to inform you of a procedure which I have educated myself on and thought I would pass it on to all of my webviewers.
I have paid, as I am sure many of us have, a lot of money for Attorney representation over the past 4 years of my seperation and divorce. To the point where you just have had it with writing out those checks. Well I have finally learned how to file contempt on my own and file a pro se appearence. If one goes to www.jud.ct.gov you can download the forms necessary for Contempt, Pro Se Appearence and a Cover Sheet Facsimile for the court. (Fax# for New Haven Office of the Clerk is 203.503.6885).
Another interesting thing about contempt charges , it is FREE!! You simply fill out the form, as best you can, fax to the court number listed in your district and a few days later you will receive it in the mail with a list of state marshal's.
You then need to hire on of them to serve the other party. This was $43.50 for me. I called a local State Marshal in the town where my X Husband lived, so there was not much traveling for him!
Anyway, I have my first Contempt Charge, Pro Se hearing on September 24, 2008 and I will let you know how it goes! I thought this might be helpful for folks out there who know they have contempt charges but simply do not want to incur add'l costs. Life is expensive enough, and this is one way to get a result with out the extra money!
If you have specific questions feel free to contact me at jules@dipnight.com and I will gladly help!
Thanks, and hope you all have a great day!

Jules

School Begins

I can hear all the mom's in the area shouting from their roof tops!
Yes , school has begun. Isn't it wonderful. We can actually get something done around
our houses! I find September to be a great time of the year. It is so bitter sweet. I love
sleeping in during the summer, letting the kids play into the evening with no cares of homework
or an early morning rise. However, after those 2 months, as I have 2 children about 18 months apart, they start to turn. The reality of them being together for that time span in the same house, hotel rooms, traveling in car etc....seems to hit them..and the bickering begins! So with
that commencement approximately 1 to 2 weeks later, a breath of fresh air, they are back
in school separated by classrooms and enjoying their school friends. I on the other hand, get back
to running regularly, getting a routine together, and of course , cleaning and organizing the house!
So for all the mom's out there who spent there summers figuring out play dates, trips to the beach, fun things for the kids to do, days at the pool, BBQ's at night, and much much more.....hats off to you all for a great job done! And I know we can't believe we say this, but
aren't we all glad to be making LUNCHES once again! I wish you and your families the best school year!
Sincerely,

Jules