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Washington courts have the authority to prohibit you from contacting another person when domestic violence has been alleged in several circumstances. If a court issues a no contact order, violating the order is a crime and will be treated very seriously by law enforcement, prosecutors and judges.
If the contact continues, it could possibly be illegal and the victim making the contact could be charged with criminal harassment. A defendant that responds to unwanted communication from a victim can be charged with breaching the no contact order, whether he/ she responds to the communication directly or indirectly.
Ask the court to change the order. The court can drop the "no contact" part of the order but keep the "no abuse" part of the order. You can still have an order saying that they can't abuse you, but they won't get in trouble just for contacting you or being with you.
Temporary no-contact orders usually last up to thirty days, or until the court can hold a hearing to decide on a permanent duration. Other no-contact orders usually last up to one year, with the option for extending it as circumstances warrant.