Labarca v. Labarca

Karen LaBarca (“Wife”) appeals from the rulings of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri (“trial court”), entered on each of John LaBarca’s (“Husband”) three applications to show cause and motions for judgment of contempt filed after the dissolution of their marriage. Because none of the trial court’s rulings held Wife in contempt, there is no judgment of contempt for this court to review; therefore, her appeal regarding this issue is dismissed. The trial court’s award to Husband of the attorney’s fees and expenses he incurred in prosecuting his second contempt motion is affirmed.

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