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Derek G Medina
Port Angeles Family Law Attorney.
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Restraining order against son

Asked by a user in Washington - over 3 years ago.

A restraining order is a very serious issue and must be addressed immediately. If a hearing is set, he must immediately file a written answer/response with the court, judge and serve her with the same. I cannot tell from your question whether this was an "ex parte" restraining order (that is, the order was granted without notice to him) or if he was properly served and a hearing is set. But either way, he should respond. Also, it would not be valid service if she served him. She...