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Restraining Order - What to Do If You’re Served

By Steven Rodriguez

In cases of domestic violence and disagreement, one party can obtain a restraining order against the other. Restraining orders prevent contact between the parties, whether in person, by phone, via the internet or through a third party. Not only can a restraining order prevent you from seeing or speaking to your spouse, it can prevent you from seeing or contacting your children. You can be prohibited from calling, texting or emailing your children, sending cards or letters, even sending birthday presents. A restraining order can prohibit you from returning to your home and force you to stay away from places where your spouse or children are present, such as schools, churches, family members’ homes, workplaces, even local groceries and stores...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on July 22, 2009 (boomark / email).