Q: My 14 year old was served with a temporary civil harassment restraining order, we filed a response, court has not heard
response was filed within 5 days of received restraining order. We have not been heard in court, this is the 2nd continuance allowed. Our response states my son was not present for the incident and was not involved. What can I do?
A: You can contact an attorney for legal advice and to represent your son. Do not delay, because the more time the lawyer has to be prepared, the better job she will do.
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It sounds like your son was served with a temporary civil harassment restraining order, and you filed a response. However, the court has not yet heard your case. This is the second continuance that has been allowed, and your response states that your son was not present for the incident and was not involved.
In this situation, you may want to consider contacting the court and asking for an update on the status of your case. You may also want to consider hiring an attorney to represent you in court. An attorney can help you to understand the law and to protect your son's rights.
Here are some additional tips for dealing with a temporary civil harassment restraining order:
* Contact the court and ask for an update on the status of your case.
* Hire an attorney to represent you in court.
* Be prepared to provide evidence that your son was not present for the incident and was not involved.
* Be prepared to explain why you believe the restraining order should be dismissed.
It is important to remember that the court will decide whether or not to dismiss the restraining order. However, by taking these steps, you can increase your chances of success.
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