I am assuming this relates to a Family court issue I would suggest you contact an attorney. It is also a federal requirement for each state to provide information on how to proceed with various court related issues such as this one so you may want to google this information for your particular state. You can also contact court personnel to inquire on the steps to take if you wish to proceed pro se / your own. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I can't afford an attorney, but I make too much too get any sort of legal assistance. I have googled the internet, but all I have found is deadends. And I did contact the Clerk of Court which responded they can't give legal advice, I need to contact an attorney. It's a vicious cycle. I am just looking on here to see if anyone has respectfully responded to a negative contempt ruling and if anyone has a sample of what they sent. Or advice on what to say so that I make my point, but don't get in trouble for it. Sigh. I'm beginning to believe there is no answer.

Try this link .iowacourts.gov also type in the name of your local ct example Georgtown Family Court Self Help Resources or Georgetown Family Court Manual. It is a Federal Law that all Family courts provide people with self help resources.

I also fell in the middle of making too much so had to pay out of pocket for my divorce and too little to afford a attorney. I did find out they have self help in CA and they have the Friend of the court in MI that help with divorces and legal questions. They do not go by income you have to make an effort and come in early and be persistent if you do not make the cut. Our place only saw the first 25 people and opened at 7:30. First day there I was there at 7:15 and there were people in line since 6:30 so the next day off I was there at 6 standing outside.

Any information you need for your court system may be obtained by going to your states site at this address Office Child Support Enforcement and enter your state example. if you live in NY google Office Child Support Enforcement New York. To original poster I found the following information. Hope this helps.

Court Forms to Represent Yourself for Child Support Legal Actions

Are you thinking of representing yourself (referred to as pro se) in a divorce or modification of a child support order? The Iowa Judicial Branch website provided a resource link so you have access to the forms you can use when representing yourself in one of these actions. This may help you with child support problems, if you do not receive CSRU services or cannot afford an attorney. Click this link to get to the Judicial Branchs Child Support Pro Se information and forms.