Injunctions and Contempt Injunctions and Contempt in Tennessee Divorce Law.
Injunctions are orders of the court that aim to protect individuals from harm.
If a party to a lawsuit violates an injunction or other court order, the court may order the offending individual to jail or order the payment of a fine. A common type of injunction in domestic relations cases protects individuals from stalking, domestic violence, or even telephone harassment. See the domestic violence section. Another common injunction prevents individuals from stealing or wasting marital funds. Contempt of court is the most common method a court may use to enforce its orders.