Q: Ofp
If the petitioner stops at say a gas station and is unaware the respondent is there, is it up to the petitioner to leave immediately? I have an ofp on my ex and he has it in his mind that that if he is there first I must be the one to leave. (I have to fuel up at this station for work) Ofp states 1000ft is a 1000ft. Order is in beltrami county mn. Also claims anyone who is mutual cannot speak or interact with me as it would be a violation of the ofp
A: An OFP is typically a one way street unless there are mutual OFPs. He would be obligated to leave a location if you arrive, particularly if there is a 1,000 ft restriction.
A: A family court "Order for Protection" (OFP) restrains only one of the two parties, upon pain or arrest and criminal charge for a violation. An OFP restrains the Respondent not the Petitioner. But in the event of mutual OFPs, both parties could be restrained. Read the OFP itself for clarification.
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