Legal Document Type: Legal Motion: MOTION FOR CONTEMPT AGAINST ATTORNEY JOSH GARRETT

Case Information: Case 24SN-DR00104 | Status: OverRuled

Document Content:
COMES NOW, Petitioner, Micheal Lawrence Salmon, and moves this Court to find Attorney Josh Garrett in contempt for failure to comply with the Court�s explicit instructions regarding facilitation of parenting time. In support thereof, Petitioner states as "follows":
1. Background
The Court previously ordered that Attorney Josh Garrett work with Respondent, Crycella Freitag, to facilitate Petitioner�s court-ordered parenting time.
This ruling was made in recognition of the importance of maintaining a parent-child relationship and ensuring Petitioner�s legally recognized rights were not obstructed.
2. Noncompliance and Willful Defiance
Despite this order, Attorney Josh Garrett has explicitly refused to comply. Instead, he "has":
 a. Failed to communicate with Petitioner regarding parenting time arrangements.
 b. Advised the Court that he does not have to speak to Petitioner, directly contradicting the Court�s instructions.
 c. Acted in bad faith by obstructing Petitioner�s rightful access to his child.
3. Violation of Court Orders and Contempt
Attorney Josh Garrett�s actions constitute willful disobedience of a court order, justifying a finding of contempt under Missouri law.
His refusal to comply with the Court�s directive has directly harmed Petitioner�s ability to maintain his parental relationship.
4. Relief Sought
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this "Court":
Hold Attorney Josh Garrett in contempt for failing to comply with the Court�s instructions.
Impose appropriate sanctions to remedy the harm caused by his misconduct.
Compel Attorney Josh Garrett to comply with the Court�s order and facilitate parenting time as previously instructed.
Grant any further relief the Court deems just and proper.
Petitioner submits this motion in good faith to ensure that all evidence is given proper consideration and to prevent continued procedural obfuscation that inhibits due process.