Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. King James 2000 Bible. Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. American King James Version.
If the conviction for contempt resulted from the defendant's failure to perform an act that he is still able to perform, the court may simply order him imprisoned until he performs it. In California, the statute of limitations for contempt is two years after the act or omission that constituted the contempt occurred.
There is a statute of limitations of twenty years to collect past-due child support. An experienced Alabama divorce attorney can help you figure out the best way to pursue your case. The Alabama Code section on divorce contempt of court can be found here, in the Alabama Divorce Contempt Code.