Motion for Contempt, Affidavit, and Instructions for Service
Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio
This form is used to ask the court to make an order that another person must appear and explain why they should not be held in contempt of court. It is used when someone believes another party has broken a court order.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a person wants to ask the court to enforce an existing court order or accuse another party of breaking that order. It requires filing a proposed Show Cause Order and Notice with it.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is used to ask the court to make an order that another person must appear and explain why they should not be held in contempt of court for breaking a court order.
- What other forms are needed?
- The instructions state that a proposed Show Cause Order and Notice (Uniform Domestic Relations Form 25/Uniform Juvenile Form 4) must be filed with this Motion.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The text does not mention any filing fees, but it does mention that the Movant can request the court assess court costs.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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