Theoretically you are required to be ready to go when the matter first comes up for hearing. However, the court has discretion to grant you a...

Call and report each violation to the police, who should forward it to the DA if there is evidence (criminal remedy). File an OSC re. contempt in...

TRO/RESTRAING ORDER HEARING

You cannot have it both ways. The petitioner will either go forward and the court will make appropriate orders, or the restraining order will be...

What hapeens if the petitioner and the respondent fail to appear to a TRO/RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING IN CA?

If neither party appears the TRO hearing will go off-calendar, and the TRO will be vacated. You can verify this at the link which I have provided...

If it was no legal grounds to file a restraining order, would that makes it not legally binding?

If a restraining order was issued, the issuing bench officer found a sufficient legal basis. If the restraining order was issued on an ex parte...

Domestic violence charge

There is not enough specific information, but it is very likely. He needs to not discuss the case with anyone, and retain an attorney quickly, in...

Restraining order help, thanks!!

Depending on what the restraining order enjoins, he is technically in violation of a court order if he contacts you, or comes within a specified...

I was arrested for domestic violence but no charges have been pressed on me as of now.

You need to hire an attorney so that you can attempt to keep the prosecutor from presenting charges. By social services you are likely referring...

It sounds like it would be the defense of your mother, not themselves. Also, you cannot legally defend against harassing words with physical...

How long does do you have to serve somebody with a restraining order after filing it?

Five calendar days; see Family Code Section 243. It must be personally served.