A person can be held in contempt of court if:
they ignore or fail to adhere to a court order. Basically, “contempt of court” means that a person acted in disrespect or direct opposition to the court; for example, by not following the child custody or alimony arrangement to which they agreed and signed.
Typical court-ordered custody agreements determine which type of custody (joint, sole, etc.) is in the child’s best interest, and they may include specific visitation arrangements with days and times that each parent may spend with the child.
Sometimes, the agreement will outline which parent can make decisions regarding the child’s religion, education, nutrition, and more.
A parent could face contempt if they violate any of the provisions in the custody agreement or if they fail to provide a safe household for the child.