Common use of Fees and Fines Clause in Contracts

Fees and Fines. Unless waived by the court, there is generally an intake fee for each of the following participants: both parties in family law cases, and the respondent in cases when there is an injunction for protection against domestic violence. There are no fees for supervision of the visitations. All applicable intake fees are paid before the first visitation. Notification of cancellation should be made twenty-four (24) hours in advance or the CJC will notify the Court, which may result in the imposition of a fine in the amount of $20.00, or in an amount to be determined by the assigned judge or general master, upon the canceling party. Three (3) consecutive visitation cancellations by the same party, an absent showing of good cause, as determined by the assigned judge or general master, shall result in the imposition of a fine in the minimum amount of $20.00, or an amount to be determined by the assigned judge or general master, upon the canceling party.