The superior court found Wilmer Burton in contempt of a family violence protective order. He has filed a direct appeal. We lack jurisdiction.

Appeals of orders in domestic relations cases must be initiated by filing an application for discretionary appeal. See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (2); Schmidt v. Schmidt , 270 Ga. 461, 461-462 (1) (510 SE2d 810) (1999). Burton’s failure to follow the required appellate procedure deprives us of jurisdiction over this appeal, which is hereby DISMISSED.

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