Silva v. Silva

Robert Silva1 appeals from a judgment of a single justice of this court denying, without a hearing, his petition for relief under G. L. c. 211, § 3. We affirm.

In connection with divorce proceedings, Robert filed a complaint for contempt against his wife, Heather Silva, alleging that she disobeyed an order of the Probate and Family Court concerning visitation with the parties’ child. After a hearing, a judge in that court found that Heather was not guilty of contempt and entered judgment accordingly. Robert’s G. L. c. 211, § 3, petition sought relief from that judgment.

Robert has filed, in the…