What's the difference b/t a restraining order, stay away order, and no contact order?

Domestic Violence, Criminal Protective, and Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are entered in the CLETS system, so they will blip up when queried...

My wife just send me notice that she will go to court for a restraining order, but in order for it to be effective do I have doe

If the restraining order is granted against you, there is a presumption against you having any custody at all, let alone 50-50. See Fam C...

Is a criminal protective order-domestic violence still in effect if the charges were dropped against defendant.

Theoretically it should not be in effect, but you do not want to take any chances. You can contact local law enforcement to verify if the CPO...

I'm 18. Can they file a restraining order?

No. They can file a restraining order for their own protection, and list you as an additional protected person. However, if there was no act of...

The D.A called and said that ALL charges were dropped. Do I still appear in court?

Because it is a domestic violence charge, you need to appear in court, even if it is a misdemeanor, unless the matter is taken off-calendar. You...

Was it a Criminal Protective Order? Regardless, you can file a motion with the Court to request that it be vacated, although the fact that you are...

The Petitioner of a DVRO must be ready to go at the first hearing, or the request must be dismissed. See Fam. C §243. You should have objected to...

Violation of NonCLETS order signed by judge by Opposing party

We'd be happy to; your remedy is a contempt motion and attorney fees.

What happends if im the victim in the domestic violence case and I don't show up to court on our court day which is may 8 2013?

If your day in court is a hearing on a permanent Domestic Violence Restraining Order, and you are the Petitioner, the request will be dismissed and...

I have a dv tro against my ex and his attorney is filing an order for visitation before court date. how do i stop this?

Is the child (or children) listed as additional protected parties on the DVRO? Does the declaration for the DVRO mention any alleged abuse of the...