Ex Parte Almendarez

OPINION

HUGHES, Justice.

Necho Almendarez, the relator in this original habeas corpus proceeding, seeks review of the adjudication of contempt rendered against him. We granted the relator’s writ pending final determination. He posted bond and was released from custody.

February 2, 1979 the relator and his wife, Charlotte Almendarez, were divorced. The relator was ordered to make monthly payments of $150.00 for support of the children of the marriage beginning on February 1, 1979.

September 22, 1980 the district attorney’s office of Tarrant County filed a motion for contempt show cause hearing…