Harcar v. Harcar

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• concluding that the trial court abused its discretion in finding mother in contempt for violating two custody orders but failing to impose sanctions
• holding that the trial court abused its discretion for failing to impose sanctions on a parent who flagrantly disregarded a custody order
• stating that attorney fees may be awarded as a sanction to compensate the contemnor’s adversary for injuries resulting from noncompliance with a court order
• explaining that the elements of civil contempt including a hearing and an adjudication
• stating, “[I]t is within the trial court’s purview as the finder of fact to determine which factors are most salient and critical in each particular case.”
• “The contempt power is essential to -7- J-A17010-22 the preservation of the court’s authority and prevents the administration of justice from falling into disrepute.” (citation omitted)

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