If my ex contacted me while a temporary restraining order was in place does it make the order null and void?

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   Trisha Newman

   Los Angeles Contracts / Agreements Lawyer

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   Answered April 24, 2012 23:33. No. And you are technically violating the order by having contact.

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   Edwin Castellanos

   Los Angeles Domestic Violence Lawyer

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   Answered April 25, 2012 08:13. The restraining order does not become void. Contact by the other parent is not prohibited. Based on the facts given in your question, I do not believe that you are in violation of the no contact order with the other parent, since you did not initiate the call. Same would apply if the other parent came to your home with the child. You are not obligated to immediately leave your home in fear of violating the stay-away order.
   
   Depending on what custody orders are being sought, I do believe that you should tell the court about the phone calls, since that may alert the Court to the other parent’s willingness to allow phone contact with your child. However, you should not talk with your child until the Court specifically allows such contact.

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   Benjamin Lieberman

   New York Domestic Violence Lawyer

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   Answered April 25, 2012 00:20. Absolutely not and you can be charged with violating the order. I wouldn't suggest you mention it at all and I would suggest you stop taking those calls. Discuss this with your attorney.

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