Get Motion For Order To Show Cause Domestic Violence Protective Order. Motion For Order To Show Cause

This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to accurately complete the Motion For Order To Show Cause for a Domestic Violence Protective Order. It is designed to support users who may have limited legal experience in filling out this important document online.

Follow the steps to fill out the Motion For Order To Show Cause form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Motion For Order To Show Cause form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the state and county information at the top of the form. Include your name as the plaintiff and the name of the defendant.
3. Indicate the date on which the original Domestic Violence Protective Order was issued.
4. Clearly describe how the defendant has violated the order. Provide specific details about their actions or failures to comply, including what the defendant did or did not do.
5. Make sure to explain how the defendant's actions were willful. This means you should articulate that the defendant was aware of the order and chose not to follow it.
6. After completing the necessary sections, date the form and sign it.
7. Bring the signed form to a notary public or the clerk's office to have it notarized. You will be required to take an oath or affirmation during this process.
8. Once notarized, file the form with the clerk. Although there is no cost to file the form, there may be a fee for service of the order to the defendant.
9. The clerk will generate a 'Show Cause Order' which specifies the date, time, and place for the defendant to appear in court. Make sure to keep a copy of this order and be present at the hearing.

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