Q: My ex filed a bogus temporary protective order for “stalking” however I haven’t been served, will it just fall off?
She took our child and moved out of state for another guy. In desperate need of wanting a single bit of information or form of contact, I reached out to her family members, friends, and I emailed her as well. Yes we have exchanged mean argumentative emails however I just wanted to know the whereabouts of my son. The only reason I know there is a Temp protective order (filed in TN) is because she sent me a photo of of the document. And a deputy has left a note on my door and by now that 15 day order is expired. So I’m just wondering what happens, does it fall off? I want to keep a clean record. I have also read that after this stage, these orders of protection, when violated can lead to some very serious criminal punishment and I know deep in my heart, I don’t belong in that category. I can’t believe she was even able to file this and the way I see it, if I can just avoid spending time money and stress in traveling out of state for a bogus allegation, That would be preferred.
A: It won't fall off I highly suggest handling it.
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