CAN I STILL FILE CONTEMPT CHARGES AFTER WE SETTLED ON BACK SUPPORT?

QUESTION: For years my estranged husband sent only partial spousal and child support payments. We recently agreed on an amount and he was given 15 days to pay that agreed on amount. Can I still file contempt charges even though we settled on the back support and he has sent a check? MY RESPONSE: Deposit the check. See if it was supported with adequate funds. If the money is transferred to your account, be glad you got it. Contempt is used to try to compel him to pay, and he apparently paid. If his check bounces, you can consider Contempt as one of your available options.