Cleveland, OH asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Rights for Utah

Q: Is there a way to enforce a protective order that was filed fraudulently/purgery? It was denied by Judge, but still....

I left Utah for IL a few days ago with my emotional all support cat. I tried to let my husnand know but he refused to answer hus phone or texts. I sent him this text (about leaving the next day) "Ok. Well when tomorrow rolls around, I apologize in advance. I love you and what you're doing is not ok. I'm your wife. I love you"

My husband waited till I had left and went to court and asked for a protective order. He said because of the text he was in fear for his life. The judge denied it obviously. But in Utah when filingredients for a protective order, you have to sign that you are in legitimate fear for your life. He is not in fearegards for his life. He signed this fraudulently and in bad faith. There is language in the protective order application specifically states that he could be held in contempt or prosecuted for lying and filing under false pretenses. How do I enforce this? This is unacceptable.

1 Lawyer Answer
Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • St. George, UT
  • Licensed in Utah

A: This is a Family Law question. Please re-post it there.

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