Anyone else confused about contempt of court in family law?

Hey everyone… I’ve been reading about contempt of court related to family law in California, and honestly, it’s super confusing. IDK why it seems so complicated. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any insights would be great!

I totally get it. I had to deal with something similar once… it was a mess.

Gabi said:
I totally get it. I had to deal with something similar once… it was a mess.

What do you mean by ‘a mess’? It sounds intense!

Gael said:

Gabi said:
I totally get it. I had to deal with something similar once… it was a mess.

What do you mean by ‘a mess’? It sounds intense!

Lol, it just dragged on forever. I was confused about what I needed to do.

Yeah, family law stuff can be super tricky. I had a friend go through it and it was just… ugh.

Finnick said:
Yeah, family law stuff can be super tricky. I had a friend go through it and it was just… ugh.

What was her situation? I’m curious how it played out.

Ellison said:

Finnick said:
Yeah, family law stuff can be super tricky. I had a friend go through it and it was just… ugh.

What was her situation? I’m curious how it played out.

She was trying to enforce a custody order. It took way longer than expected.

Honestly, I think a lot of people don’t realize how serious contempt can be. You gotta be careful.

Jones said:
Honestly, I think a lot of people don’t realize how serious contempt can be. You gotta be careful.

What exactly does it mean? I’ve heard it thrown around but not sure what it covers.

@Lake
It’s about not following court orders. Like, if someone doesn’t show up for visitation or something.

I’ve read that it can really impact your case if you’re found in contempt. So frustrating.

Rey said:
I’ve read that it can really impact your case if you’re found in contempt. So frustrating.

Right? And it can lead to more legal issues if not handled properly.

Rohan said:

Rey said:
I’ve read that it can really impact your case if you’re found in contempt. So frustrating.

Right? And it can lead to more legal issues if not handled properly.

Exactly! It’s like a snowball effect. Just makes everything harder.