What do you do if someone has filed a restraining order against you?

On Behalf of | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

If someone has filed a restraining order against you, you might be feeling confused about what to do next. Having a restraining order filed against you can not only be stressful, but it can also impact your day-to-day life.

While you may not be able to get it dropped, educating yourself about what it means to have a restraining order against you can be beneficial. If you need to know your next steps, here are some things to consider.

Do your research

If you have had an order of protection filed against you, then you need to do some research. It is important to understand what the parameters are so that you can ensure that you don’t violate them. You also need to know how long it will be in place, as well.

Be prepared

Along with making sure that you are familiar with the terms of the order, you also need to look into getting help to fight it if you feel that it was wrongfully filed against you. Even though filing a restraining order is generally a civil matter, if you feel that the claims are false it could damage your reputation. Additionally, depending on why the restraining order is in place, some criminal charges may come along with it. Making sure that you understand the claims can help if you choose to move forward with fighting them.

While having a restraining order filed against you can cause stress and impact your life negatively, there are things you can do to fight it. Doing so could help you to protect your reputation, especially if you feel that it was wrongfully filed against you.

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