Divorce Contempt Court Impact

Summary

Contempt of court for violating a restraining order can significantly impact divorce proceedings in California. It may affect decisions on custody, spousal support, and property division, as the court considers the violation seriously. Filing for contempt can demonstrate your spouses disregard for court orders, potentially influencing the judges rulings. If you have already filed for a contempt hearing, it is important to prepare for how it may affect the overall divorce process.

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If you and your wife are getting a divorce in **** and for one reason or another it has carried out for two years and still haven't had the trial but you have a prenup that was signed but your lawyer never submitted it so you fired him and jow representing yourself to file the prenup or exparte and also you have restraining order against wife but she violated it multiple times so I file a contempt of court hearing what will the contempt of court situation affect the divorce
A contempt of court hearing for violating a restraining order can impact your divorce case in the following ways:
- It can be used to demonstrate your spouse's disregard for court orders, potentially affecting custody, spousal support, or other rulings.
- It may expedite the divorce proceedings or influence the judge’s decisions regarding the division of assets.
Have you already filed for the contempt hearing, or are you in the process of doing so?
I filed already
The contempt of court can significantly impact your divorce case. It may affect custody, spousal support, and property division. The court will likely consider your spouse's disregard for the restraining order seriously.
Is there anything specific you'd like to know about the next steps or the court proceedings?