Santa Clara County Contempt of Court Attorney - John S. Yohanan

When you read the fine print on your Dissolution of Marriage Summons and Petition forms, you will see that the filing of a California divorce case itself results in an automatic court order, addressed to both spouses, to refrain from certain conduct without the permission of the other spouse or a specific court order.

Among the prohibited actions are moving a child to another state, changing the terms of any insurance policy, or transferring community property to another. Violations of any of the terms of the automatic court order will be regarded as contempt of court, and can be punished by a five-day jail term for each count.

If you need advice about enforcing your basic rights to fair and honest treatment in a divorce proceedings, or if you've been threatened or charged with contempt of court, contact San Jose family law office of John S. Yohanan.

With more than 30 years of family law experience I can advise you on how to prove contempt of a Family Court order, and what violations are likely to be of greatest concern in your case.

If you are defending against a contempt of court charge, I'll help you find ways to demonstrate your willingness and ability to work within the Family Code rules.

Violations of particular orders can result in contempt proceedings. Whether your situation involves a failure to abide by orders concerning child custody, spousal support, disclosure of assets, or child support, contempt of court cases can be filed to enforce the performance of obligations prescribed in any or all of these orders.

Domestic violence restraining orders can be enforced either by contempt proceedings or by criminal prosecution, which is an entirely separate proceeding charged by the District Attorney's Office.

For answers to specific questions concerning contempt of Family Court in your case, contact me, John Yohanan, a San Jose family lawyer, for help.