Alex What to do if you have a protective order against you?
If you have a protective order against you, it most likely requires that you stay away from your spouse and not conduct the acts that were complained of and mentioned in the court order. Other things the protective order may prohibit you from doing include: An Order of Protection is a legal restraint that serves to protect the person who filed it.
Can a spouse file an order of protection?
We explore how divorce impacts your business and financial well-being. Sometimes during (or leading up to) divorce, one party files a petition seeking an order of protection against the other, which is often granted ex parte—that is, without prior notice to the party against whom the order is issued.
Can a victim of domestic violence get a protection order?
Victims of domestic violence can secure a protection order so that the alleged abuser cannot be around them. This is a court order that instructs the defendant not to have contact with the victim and to cease any abusive behavior toward the victim. However, some victims use these orders of protection to manipulate the system.
How long does a temporary protection order last?
A temporary order may only remain in effect for a limited amount of time such as up to the timing of a court hearing. A permanent protection order may last for a year or more. In addition to prohibiting abuse, protection orders may make a number of other restrictions.
Can a protective order be used to abuse a spouse?
Unfortunately, too many spouses see a protective order as a quick way to initiate divorce or separate, and they abuse the system to gain advantage. If your spouse does that to you, an attorney will be able to explain what the burden of proof is and what evidence will be helpful to prove that your spouse’s allegations are false.
A temporary order may only remain in effect for a limited amount of time such as up to the timing of a court hearing. A permanent protection order may last for a year or more. In addition to prohibiting abuse, protection orders may make a number of other restrictions.
What to do if your wife has a restraining order against you?
If a temporary restraining order is issued against you, do not contact your wife or partner. If, however, that person contacts you, make sure you save that communication for your attorney and the court. If your wife or partner has threatened to make false allegations against you in the past,…
What happens if I file a protective order against another person?
If you each have protective orders against each other, the police may not know what to do when there is a problem. You might have trouble getting the police to arrest the abusive person for violating your order. This makes you less safe.