Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number 34979. Attorney(S) Paul T. Robinson, for appellant. J. J. Anthony, for appellee. Judges PER CURIAM. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. ALMOND v. ALMOND. PER CURIAM. The husband appeals the trial court's judgment holding him in contempt for failure to pay child support. His claim that he has been denied due process because the trial court heard his case before his attorney's arrival has no merit. Haralson County Economic Development Corp. v. Hammock, 233 Ga. 381 ( 211 S.E.2d 278) (1974); Stanfield v. Brewton, 228 Ga. 92 ( 184 S.E.2d 352) (1971); Blanch v. King, 202 Ga. 779 ( 44 S.E.2d 779) (1947). Since there is no transcript of the proceedings, we must assume the evidence supports the judgment. We note further that the defenses raised in appellant's answer are inappropriate to contempt. One who is obligated to pay support under a court order may not take it upon himself to stop paying but must seek relief through modification. Deese v. Deese, 230 Ga. 105 ( 196 S.E.2d 16) (1973). Judgment affirmed. All the justices concur. PER CURIAM. SUBMITTED JUNE 1, 1979 — DECIDED JUNE 20, 1979 — REHEARING DENIED JULY 17, 1979.