What are contempt proceedings?
In many cases a restraining order simply is written in an unfeasible manner. In most instances, divorced couples still have to raise their children together even when a restraining order bars them from having any contact with each other. When the parties are married, a Family Court will issue a restraining order if there is a finding of domestic violence. However, the Family Court almost always will still permit the parties to communicate about issues that concern the raising of the children. Unfortunately, a restraining order that permits the parties to communicate with regard to the raising of the children often creates more problems than it solves. In my experience, quite frequently a former wife uses a restraining order as a weapon against her former husband. Unfortunately, the use of restraining is one of the most abused areas of matrimonial law. If there is a violation of a restraining order, then the violation is handled in the Family Court, as long as the contempt charge is onl
