Q: My wife filed a false retaining order against me and then got rid of my dogs while living at the house.
I'm not allowed to go near her or call her or do anything. What if anything can I do.
A: You can challenge the basis for the restraining order in your response and at the hearing; and you can file a motion for sanctions if she's intentionally made false assertions against you in her filings. Filing false statements can be grounds for a criminal charge of perjury as well; and this can be brought to the judge's attention via your attorney. As for the dogs, it depends on where they are: if they're at the shelter, see if you can get them back. If they've been given to a person, you would have to pursue legal action for their return, unless they agree to return them to you. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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