Leisge v. Leisge

In this multi-state child custody battle, the losing parent, Stephen C. Leisge, was held in contempt of court. He challenged his contempt conviction, alleging (1) that the custody order of October 3, 1980, was void and that he could not be in contempt for violating a void court order; (2) that he could not be guilty of contempt on December 30, 1981, since he did not possess the mens rea or the specific intent to violate the court order; and (3) that the reimbursement to the mother as directed by the court was not based upon evidence establishing that the expenses incurred were attributable to…