Can you get marriage counseling if there is a restraining on them? Can you lose your job with having a restraining order?
Marriage and there's been emotional and verbal abuse. Have kids under 5 years old.
The person against whom the restraining order has been entered would be technically violating the restraining order by being physically present with you at counseling. If something were to go wrong, there is potential for a contempt charge to be filed against that person. If that person were my client, I would advise him or her to have the restraining order vacated in favor of a civil agreement that provides for counseling and whatever communication to which the parties agree. The person against whom the restraining order is entered can not communicate directly with the alleged victim to craft that agreement. I suggest you hire an experienced AVVO attorney to intercede.
Yes you can I get marriage counseling as long as you two are not together. The restraining order means you're not to be near him unless you're in court. Yes you can lose your job if a restraining order is placed against you but many jobs simply don't care others do such as if your a law enforcement officer.
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You would not be able to engage in marriage counseling with a restraining order in effect as that would make it appear that you don't have the required "fear" factor.
As to your other questions, a final restraining order can have an impact on certain careers.
These are both good questions. I am sure you have more. I recommend that you consult with an experience family law attorney so that you can create a strategy and path for the future. Best of luck.
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It is possible to lose your job if you have a restraining order on you. It does not mean you will necessarily lose your job. Unless the restraining order carves out an exception for marriage counseling, taking part in marriage counseling with the other party would be a violation of the restraining order as the parties would be communicating with each other. Therefore, it is conceivably possible; however, asking for such an exception seems to run contrary to the purpose of the restraining order. You should speak with an experienced family law attorney to ensure your interests are protected.
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