Specifically, pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.7 (f), upon an application for an order to show cause that seeks a temporary restraining order, the application must contain an affirmation demonstrating that there will be significant prejudice to the party seeking the restraining order by the giving of notice.
The Elements of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree Refusing to be sworn as a witness or answering questions before a grand jury; Violating an order of protection by displaying a weapon to place another person in fear of physical injury; Violating an order of protection by stalking or harassing another person;
(e) Where a party opposing a motion makes a cross-motion, the affidavits, affirmations, briefs, or memoranda submitted by that party shall be limited to 7,000 words each when prepared by use of a computer or to 20 pages each when typewritten or handwritten.
You don't need an attorney to file a Motion for Contempt, but it is a good idea to have one. If you decide to represent yourself, you can go to the courthouse that made the order and ask for help at the Court Service Center.
To file a motion for contempt in New York, certain criteria must be met. There must be an existing order of the court that is clear and unambiguous, and the accused must be proven to have known about this order and willfully disobeyed it.
ELECTRONIC FILING THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE COURTS ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CASES COMMENCED IN THIS COURT (EXCEPT ARTICLE 70 AND 78 PROCEEDINGS, AND MATRIMONIAL, MENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ELECTION LAW MATTERS).