Which of the following is a potential outcome of a "show cause" hearing?

A "show cause" hearing is a legal proceeding where a party is required to appear before a court to explain why the court should not take a specific action, often because one party alleges that another party has not complied with a court order. The primary focus of such a hearing is on whether there has been a violation of the court's orders and what consequences may be appropriate as a result of that violation.

When the court determines that a party is in contempt, it is typically empowered to impose sanctions. These sanctions can include fines, orders to comply with specific actions, or even jail time in cases of serious violations. Therefore, the issuance of contempt sanctions is a common and appropriate outcome of a "show cause" hearing, especially when one party has failed to comply with directives related to issues such as custody or alimony.

In contrast, granting a divorce, re-evaluating child custody, or modifying alimony are generally not the primary purposes of a "show cause" hearing. While such matters may be related in an overarching family law context, these outcomes would typically be addressed in separate proceedings or hearings where the merits of those specific issues are discussed in detail rather than just compliance with existing orders.