Get Responding To A Restraining Order Using Form Dv-120

Understanding how to respond to a restraining order is crucial for your legal rights. This guide provides clear, step-by-step directions to help you complete the form DV-120 accurately and efficiently, ensuring your response is properly submitted to the court.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form DV-120 online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DV-120 form and open it in your internet browser.
2. Begin filling out the top portion of the form by entering the name of the court and its address. This section typically requires the ‘Superior Court of California, County of’ information.
3. Provide the name of the person asking for protection from domestic violence, as listed on form DV-100.
4. Enter your name in the designated field, mirroring how it appears on form DV-100 item 1.
5. Fill in the case number found on the paperwork you received regarding the restraining order.
6. Input your address where you can receive court papers, ensuring it is an address you check regularly. You may use alternative addresses for privacy, like a P.O. box or someone else's address, as long as you have permission.
7. Provide optional contact information. This is for the court to reach you, but consider your privacy when deciding what to fill in.
8. If applicable, include your lawyer's information, including their name, firm name, and State Bar number.
9. Indicate your hearing date. Check form DV-109 for this information, and remember that attending the hearing is crucial if you disagree with the restraining order.
10. Proceed to answer questions regarding your information. If any details like age or gender listed are incorrect, use the provided space to correct them.
11. Clarify your relationship to the person asking for protection. If the details are incorrect, explain the correct relationship.
12. Review the history of any court cases or restraining orders mentioned on form DV-100 and correct any information if necessary.
13. Respond to each order listed in sections 7 through 27, indicating whether you agree or disagree, and provide explanations as needed.
14. If you disagree with any orders, provide specific reasons, and if more space is needed, attach a separate sheet labeled appropriately.
15. Sign and date the document at the bottom to certify that the information is accurate.
16. Finally, save any changes to the form, download it for your records, and prepare to print or share as required.

Complete your DV-120 form online to ensure your response is filed correctly and promptly.