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I was never arrested or charged for any crimes. The order says:
restrained from contacting the Petitioner, by email, text message, telephone, postal mail, or any other means. It is further ORDERED that the Respondent, shall be, and hereby is, restrained from coming about the Petitioner. It... View More 
I got a civil agreed restraining order in Knoxville tn in 2017 and I’m wondering if it restricts my right to own guns. I was never charged with any crime or arrested. I had a x girlfriend who got mad at me and filed a order of protection and I was a kid and didn’t know what to do so I got an... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
You will have to read the complete OP verbatim. They usually restrict firearm possession, but not always. However rarely are they extended past 1 year from the Order's entry. Yours is probably expired and of no effect. Why did your lawyer not tell you about any firearm restrictions?... View More
Because i didnt know i was confused and honestly scared cause i havent done anything of that to start off but i wanted to take care of to get the warrants off cause i dont wannna go to jail but they say i need to go and see a judge to set a court, but im scared to get arrested because i dont have... View More
Will that hold in court. My animals are the only animals included in the protection order.
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
Your situation involves both a restraining order and divorce proceedings, which creates an important legal distinction regarding the pets.
Since your pets are specifically included in the restraining order for protection, this indicates the court has already recognized a need to keep them... View More
Can she get in trouble or is it self defense I hurt her emotionally I didn't get physical and she tried to run me over
answered on Dec 19, 2024
If someone alleges an assault, either to police or in family court for example, that could qualify as "trouble" for the person accused. If facing a criminal assault charge in court, the defendant can raise the defense of self-defense, if he or she has some evidence to support that... View More
He relocated RV, sold it & plans to leave state soon. I believe he already threw my belongings away & stringing me along with no intentions to return belongings so he can get out of state without getting in trouble for destroying my belongings
In the hypothetical situation above, should this be reported?
I looked it up and basically says something about an order of protection was already violated but there was never an order of protection in place
This is related to a DV case with my ex who is also the father of my children. It has been a long process and he has up the hearing on Thursday. Since our incident he has continued to pick up other cases and I don't feel that they are taking it seriously. I have expressed my concerns and to... View More
There was a protection order at the beginning of this whole thing and part of me worries if this 'reconciliation' is a ploy to some how retaliate.-revenge best served cold kind of thing (he is that type). I really want to consider reconciliation, but I want to & protect myself &... View More
The landlord informed my ex, who is currently incarcerated for Felony Domestic Battery, and with whom I have a no contact order against... that I am late on rent, and that they are planning to file for eviction. Do I have recourse?
Exhibits were known to be inaccurate accounts after addressed in Ex reporting exact claims to CPS9/27, Learned court date 11/1 with it listed on the coverpage. Never served an order to appear. Attended Hearing with no evidence prepared that shows these false given the 2 day notice with it now my... View More
Be arrested as well? They dated for 6 years after the order so there obviously alot of contracts
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answered on Dec 15, 2024
Yes, you can potentially restrict your child's travel outside of San Diego if you have legitimate concerns. You'll need to file an ex parte motion for emergency orders with the family court, specifically requesting travel restrictions or modification of existing custody orders.... View More
My Divorce agreement doesn't specify anything in regards to both parents having a mutual agreement for if other parent takes minor child outside of the state of San Diego(Current residence).
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answered on Dec 15, 2024
You can file a request with the court for travel restrictions if you have concerns about your child being taken out of state without your consent. Even if your divorce agreement doesn't specifically address this, California courts take these matters very seriously.
Filing an ex parte... View More
They dated for years after the restraing order was in place and the person that had the restraing order put in place decided to call the police on that person 6 years after the order was in place. They dated for 6 years si there was alot of contact between the two obviously
Domestic was on her new boyfriend, his ex and his parents.
answered on Dec 18, 2024
Depends...were the kids present when this happened? Otherwise, she's got a criminal matter going on that doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the custody and parenting time at this point. If you have concerns about her parenting ability related to these charges, you should address... View More
Living in Connecticut State in 2024-2025.
I have family in NM, I live in FL and my cousin is refusing to get a job to help my aunt. My aunt is elderly and very ill and a few years ago they were evicted from their apartment and have been homeless for around 4 years now. My other cousin, my aunts son, does work but seldom holds a job. I also... View More
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