Seeking contempt begins with filing a motion with the court, which the court then sets down for a hearing, and the motion and notice of hearing are then served on the other parent. Service must be effectuated by a marshal, and in-hand service for motions for contempt is preferable to mere abode service. Proof of service must be submitted in order for the court to proceed with the scheduled hearing. If the family law judge finds the offending parent in contempt, they can apply any penalty allowed under the law.