Taylor

INTRODUCTION

This case involves an appeal following an order of contempt in favor of respondent Danny Valdez and against appellant Michelle Taylor. Appellant argues the trial court lacked substantial evidence to justify the order of contempt. As explained below, however, we have no jurisdiction to consider this appeal, and therefore dismiss it.

BACKGROUND

The underlying matter here is a family law case that has apparently been ongoing for some time. Respondent filed an order to show cause and affidavit for contempt, alleging appellant failed to abide by one of the court’s prior orders: namely, an order from September 18, 2018, that the couple’s children be placed on appellant’s health insurance, rather than respondent’s. Respondent initially sought 27 counts of contempt— one for each month appellant had failed to follow the court’s order—but counts 1, 26, and 27 were dismissed prior to the court trial. Respondent testified appellant had previously advised the court she had insurance through her job with the Department of Defense and it was available to cover the children.2 Respondent was also employed by the Department of Defense, and the children were on his health insurance.…