Marquis v. Marquis

[¶ 1] Paul Marquis appeals from a judgment of the District Court (Fort Kent, Griffiths, A.R.J.) holding him in contempt. He argues that the parties’ amended divorce judgment is ambiguous regarding the duration of his spousal support obligations and he thus cannot be held in contempt for failing to comply with a court order requiring him to pay Bernadette Marquis spousal support. We disagree and affirm the judgment of the District Court.

[¶ 2] Paul and Bernadette Marquis were divorced on November 7, 2000. In July 2001, the parties agreed to amend the amount of spousal support to $450 per month…