Millang v. Hahn

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Sherri Millang appeals from the trial court’s order finding contempt of court and imposing sanctions. We conclude the trial court abused its discretion by imposing punitive sanctions without the required procedures, and we reverse the trial court’s October 29,1997, order and remand.

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[¶ 2] Sherri Millang and Willard Hahn, who have never been married to each other, have one child together, born on May 30, 1990. On November 5, 1990, Millang was granted custody of the child, and Hahn was granted reasonable visitation. At some point later, the court ordered all visitation…