McConnell v. McConnell — Discovery dispute in contempt case is not immediately appealable
The Court of Appeals dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Orders granting or denying discovery are interlocutory and do not become immediately appealable merely because they arise in a post-divorce contempt proceeding. The panel expressly recognized the force of the husband’s argument and concern about inconsistent family-court practices, but precedent required review to wait until a final appealable order. A concurrence emphasized the need for eventual guidance on discovery in complex contempt matters.