Laloggia-Vonhegel v. Vonhegel

CASANUEVA, Judge.

In this post-dissolution proceeding, Vanessa LaLoggia-VonHegel (Ms. LaLog-gia) appeals a final order adjudging her in contempt of court and transferring, as a sanction, the custody of the minor children from her to her former husband, William VonHegel. We affirm the trial court’s finding of contempt, but reverse the change of custody.

In April, 1998, Mr. VonHegel filed a petition to modify the final judgment of dissolution of marriage that had been entered on February 23, 1998.1 The petition sought to modify visitation and reduce child support; the latter was based upon Mr.…