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Restraining Order Case Dismissed due to Missed Hearing
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 05:45 pmIf you miss your court hearing for a temporary restraining order (TRO) in California, several things can happen depending on whether you’re the petitioner (the person who requested the TRO) or the respondent (the person the TRO is against). If You Are the Petitioner: The judge may…
Read MoreForeclosures, Evictions for Domestic Violence in Ohio
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 06:17 am How do foreclosures and evictions work? If you, the borrower, who has a mortgage or loan on a piece of property where you live, fail to pay the mortgage loan for a period of months, the bank to whom you owe money, can foreclose on your…
Read MoreOnline Order of Protection
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:23 pmIn order to get a Order of Protection in the New York state, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, abused you as per the definition in Family Court Act (FCA) §…
Read MoreWhat are the additional steps if I request firearms to be taken away
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:15 pmIf the court entered an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons at the full hearing then the respondent will likely be ordered to appear for a compliance review hearing. You do not need to appear at the compliance review hearing but have the right to do so,…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in North Dakota?
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 06:37 pmOverview A Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) is a legal document issued by a court to protect individuals from domestic violence. It’s available to someone who has been abused or fears abuse from a current or former spouse, intimate partner, or household member. The order can include…
Read MoreHow do I file and get a restraining order online in California
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 09:59 am Yes in California you can file for a restraining order online. Restraining Orders are filed to stop domestic violence, harassment, senior-abuse, and for temporary banning firearms from an unstable person. Restraining orders restrict and serve a final warning to the abuser, as breaking it would be…
Read MoreIf I get a protection order against my husband, how will he meet our children?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:06 amProtection Order Overview A domestic violence protective order is a court order for those abusing spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements that orders an abuser to stop certain actions and can offer protection to victims of domestic violence.…
Read MoreCan I file a legal case against an annoying neighbor in California?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 10:43 amIn California, if you’re facing neighbor who is annoying, blocking your parking, installing cameras pointing towards your house, or making you fear for your personal safety, then there are various legal options you can explore with a Civil Harassment Restraining order being one of them. Create Documents…
Read MoreHow do I serve the other party after I file for a restraining order in California
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:50 amOnce you receive a court date for your restraining order, you must ensure that someone delivers a copy of your court documents to the person from whom you’re seeking protection. This process is called **serving papers**. A sheriff or marshal can serve the papers for free, but…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) in Washington (WA)
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 10:27 pmOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements. It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…
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