Holiday No Contact Order Mistakes

During the holidays, emotions run high — but if there’s a no contact order in place,

this is critical to understand. A no contact order is a court order that prohibits you

from communicating with a specific person in any way. That means no calls, no texts,

no DMs, no in-person contact, and no messages through friends or family.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking the rules don’t apply during the

holidays — or that it’s okay if the other person reaches out first, invites them over,

or says it’s fine. It’s not. Only a judge can change or lift that order.

Another common mistake is showing up to shared events, family gatherings, or exchanging gifts