This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
Ask for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Form NameForm Number Civil Case Cover Sheet CM-010 Declaration OR Attached Declaration MC-030 OR MC-031 Proof of Personal Service CH-200 Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) CH-1308 more rows
The burden of proof is on the protected party to prove to the court by a preponderance of the evidence that there is a reasonable apprehension of future abuse.
Using the facts of the incident only, keep your statement brief and to the point. Briefly describe the most recent incident of abuse and/or threats of abuse or other behaviors. Focus on the actual behavior. Do not include prior incidents, (that will be the next paragraph).
There are a handful of reasons why a judge could decide to deny a petition for a protective order, including: The petitioner does not have sufficient evidence of abuse or harassment. The petitioner fails to complete their petition accurately and completely. The petitioner fails to attend their protective order hearing.
Here are some key defenses you can use to contest a restraining order in court. Claim False Allegations. If you can demonstrate that the claims made against you are fabricated or exaggerated, you could counter the order. Claim a Lack of Evidence. Present Counter Evidence. Claim Misunderstandings or Miscommunications.
Why Would a Judge Deny a Restraining Order in California? A judge may deny a petition for a restraining order if they determine that there is insufficient evidence to grant it.
After the hearing, a judge can issue a protective order that lasts up to 18 months, and can later be renewed after a hearing in front of a judge. The parts of the protective order that tell the abuser to not abuse, harass, or interfere with you can last forever.