Motion for contempt filed against father regarding visitation order.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Wilmington
- Case #
- 21JA000220-640
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Prepare for court appearance
Make sure to attend the hearing on May 13, 2026, at 9:30 am.
- 2
Contact your attorney
Reach out to Garron Michael at 910-408-2232 for legal representation.
- 3
Review court order
Understand the June 26, 2025, court order regarding visitation to comply.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a motion for contempt?
- A motion for contempt is a request to the court to enforce compliance with a court order.
- When is the court hearing scheduled?
- The court hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 9:30 am.
- What happens if I don't appear in court?
- Failure to appear may result in being held in contempt of court.
- Can I get a lawyer for this case?
- Yes, you have the right to be represented by counsel and can apply for court-appointed counsel.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE DISTRICT COURT JUVENILE SESSION FILE NOS: 21JA000220- 640, 21JA000221-640 In the Matter of: D.H. and D.H. DOB: 08.30.2009; 08.18.2010 TO RESPONDENT DAMIEN HERD FATHER OF THE ABOVE CAP- TIONED CHILDREN previously located in WILMINGTON, NEW HA- NOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Take no- tice that a Motion for Contempt and Order to Show Cause has been filed against you in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as fol- lows: that you be held in contempt for viola- tion of the court's June 26, 2025, order allowing visitation with the mi- nor children for Respon- dent-Mother. You are required to ap- pear in court on May 13 2026, upon failure to do so and show good cause to the court why you have not complied with the June 26, 2025, court order regarding the above-mentioned children, or risk be- ing held in contempt of court. Upon your failure to do so, the party seek- ing service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. You have the right to be represented by counsel and can apply for court appointed counsel. At- torney Garron Michael has previously repre- sented you. His infor- mation is as follows: Garron Michael P.O. Box 118 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 P: 910-408-2232 YOU ARE HEREBY NO- TIFIED THAT A HEAR- ING ON MOTION FOR CONTEMPT IS SCHED- ULED FOR May 13, 2026, at 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Office of Juvenile Justice, 138 N. 4th Street, Courtroom A. Wilmington, NC 28401. This is the 3rd day of March 2026. Tracy Wilkinson Public Defender Office of the Public De- fender P.O. Box 2560 Wilmington, NC 28402 P: 910-343-5425 03.29.26-04.18.26 #NY0172626