A uniformed sheriff's deputy comes to your work and walks up to you. He hands you some papers and says you have been served with a restraining order. The hearing is in less than 2 weeks. You're shocked!!! You want to oppose the restraining order at the hearing. What should you do next?
Obey all Restrictions in the Temporary Restraining Order
The papers you were served with usually contain a temporary restraining order that is effective immediately and lasts until the scheduled hearing. Read through the terms of the restraining order very carefully and make sure to obey all the restrictions. Failure to obey them could torpedo your chances of successfully opposing a long-term restraining order at the hearing. It could even lead to your arrest for violation of the order.
