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12-863. Trial; Classification; Appeal

A. The trial as provided in section 12-862 may be by the court, or, upon demand of the person allegedly in contempt, shall be by a jury as upon a trial for a misdemeanor. B. Any person found in contempt is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. C. The fine shall be paid to the [...]

25-1202. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Child” means an individual, whether over or under the age of majority, who is or is alleged to be owed a duty of support by the individual’s parent or who is or is alleged to be the beneficiary of a support order directed to the parent. [...]

25-500. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Arrearage” means the total unpaid support owed, including child support, past support, spousal maintenance and interest. 2. “Business day” means a day when state offices are open for regular business. 3. “Child support guidelines” means the child support guidelines that are adopted by the state supreme [...]

25-381.08. Jurisdiction

Whenever any controversy exists between spouses which may, unless a reconciliation is achieved, result in the legal separation, dissolution or annulment of the marriage or in the disruption of the household, and there is any minor child of the spouses or either of them whose welfare might be affected thereby, the conciliation court shall have [...]

8-531. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Abandonment” means the failure of a parent to provide reasonable support and to maintain regular contact with the child, including providing normal supervision. Abandonment includes a judicial finding that a parent has made only minimal efforts to support and communicate with the child. Failure to maintain [...]

25-404. Temporary Orders

A. A party to a custody proceeding may move for a temporary custody order. This motion must be supported by pleadings as provided in section 25-411. The court may award temporary custody under the standards of section 25-403 after a hearing, or, if there is no objection, solely on the basis of the pleadings. B. [...]