In Botetourt County, willful violation of a support order is contempt of court under Va. Code § 20-107.3. A Support Contempt Lawyer Botetourt County from Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. can help. We have 33 documented results in Botetourt County. Call (888) 437-7747.
Last verified: April 2026 | Botetourt County General District Court | Va. Code § 20-107.3 (official Virginia General Assembly)
Support contempt in Virginia occurs when a parent or spouse willfully disobeys a court order for child support or spousal support. Under Va. Code § 20-107.3, the court can hold the non-paying party in contempt of court. A Support Contempt Lawyer Botetourt County can help you enforce or defend against these allegations. The statute requires proof of a valid order, knowledge of the order, and a willful failure to comply.
For more information, review the official statute at Va. Code § 20-107.3 (official Virginia General Assembly). Court procedures are governed by the Botetourt County General District Court.
- File a motion for contempt at the Botetourt County General District Court.
- Serve the other party with the motion and a show-cause order.
- Attend the hearing with evidence of the violation.
- Present your case to the judge.
- Receive a court order for enforcement or a defense ruling.
In Botetourt County, support contempt can result in jail time, fines, and wage garnishment.
| Offense | Classification | Incarceration | Fine | License Impact | Additional Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willful non-payment of support | Civil contempt | Up to 12 months | Up to $2,500 | Driver’s license suspension | Wage garnishment, tax refund intercept |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and 4,739+ documented case results firm-wide. Mr. Sris personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute. This experience gives our firm unique insight into support contempt cases in Botetourt County.
In Botetourt County, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 33 total documented case results across all practice areas with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, we have 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our Shenandoah/Woodstock location serves clients at Botetourt County courts (20 E. Back Street). Accessible via I-81, I-64, Route 11, and Route 220.
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Yes, you can file a motion for contempt at the Botetourt County General District Court if the other parent willfully fails to pay court-ordered child support.
No, Virginia is an equitable distribution state. Support contempt is about enforcing a court order, not dividing property.
It depends. The court may order wage garnishment, driver’s license suspension, or even jail time for willful non-payment.
Yes, you can defend against a contempt motion by showing you lacked the ability to pay or that the violation was not willful.
It depends. A show-cause hearing is typically set within 30 days of filing the motion in Botetourt County.
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Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.