In family law, a finding of contempt is a way for the Court to enforce child support, spousal support, custody and visitation orders that a party has violated. An individual is found in contempt when one has intentionally disobeyed a court order.


The purpose of filing an action of contempt against the other party is to get the party to follow the court order in the future. Thus, if a Court finds that a party is in contempt then there are several remedies depending on the violation. Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1218, remedies include community service, imprisonment and fines.  

However, mediation can help the parties work out their differences and work out an agreement that complies with the court order
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If you are interested finding a mediator for Family Law Mediation and/or have a case that involves Family Law Contempt: Please email us at contempts@congressofneutrals.org or albaz@congressofneutrals.org or call Alba Zavala at (925)289-8730.