A party to a domestic relations dispute often will invoke the contempt power of the court to enforce a decree. What happens when the contemnor wishes to appeal from a contempt order? On the flip-side, what happens when the obligee want to appeal from a judgment of non-contempt? The question of when to appeal from a judgment in a civil contempt action presents the appellate lawyer with a unique set of challenges. This article explores the question under Missouri law.
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