Restraining Order Defense
The information below answers some frequently asked questions about Restraining Orders, but keep in mind that every case is different. Call us at 615-244-9190 or Toll-Free at 1-866-843-5298 for a free consultation to discuss your case.
It has been reported that Restraining Orders are becoming one of the most frivolously requested and misused court orders. It is never acceptable to be physically abusive with a spouse or child, and physical confrontations with a spouse or child will be dealt with very severely by the court. However, in some cases it has been reported that the person making the allegation actually initiated the fight or attacked the person they are accusing, and it has also been reported that in some cases one party will claim they were abused when in fact no such abuse ever occurred.
If someone has filed or plans to file a restraining order against you, it is very important that you seek legal counsel right away to discuss how you can preserve your legal rights, your reputation, and possibly even your career if your career could be damaged by a blight on your reputation. If a restraining order is issued against you, your employer, friends, business associates and competitors could find out about it. The people who hear about the restraining order might assume the allegations are true, especially if you don’t challenge them. A violation of the restraining order could even have negative immigration consequences for non-US citizens.
If you are served with a petition for a restraining order you should act quickly. By quickly hiring an attorney you improve your chances since your attorney will be able to prepare a more effective defense. In addition, if you have been unfairly accused, you should respond quickly to the lies being told about you.
If you have recently been served with a temporary restraining order or a notice of hearing requesting a restraining order, you should stay away from the requesting party until you go to court, no matter how ridiculous the allegations. It is best to have your attorney handle all correspondence with the person requesting the Restraining Order so you don’t accidentally make matters worse and so the person who has requested the Restraining Order knows you have hired an attorney to defend you.
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