Rule 2.1 Compliance with Rules.

If you don't follow the family court's rules, the electronic filing rules, or the court records rules, the judge can punish you for it. This means there are real consequences for ignoring the proper procedures in a family court case.

The punishment can take different forms. The rule specifically points to Rule 37(b)(2) and Rule 89, which list examples of penalties courts can use. These can include things like making you pay fees, throwing out some of your evidence, or even ruling against you on certain issues if you don't follow the required steps.

The main point here is simple: following the rules matters. Whether you're filing paperwork electronically, handling court records, or dealing with any other part of a family court case, you need to do it the right way. If you don't, you risk facing penalties that could hurt your case.