Ward v. Washington

Katherine Washington (Mother) appeals a contempt order, arguing the family court erred in (1) finding she willfully violated the family court’s 2009 order, (2) imposing criminal sanctions without a finding of willful violation beyond a reasonable doubt, and (3) awarding Matthew Ward (Father) *252attorney’s fees. We reverse in part and remand to the family court.1

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On March 27, 2007, Mother and Father were divorced. The parties have two minor children. Mother and the children live in Charlotte, North Carolina and Father lives in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2009, the…