Oregon Motion - Affidavit and Order to Show Cause Regarding Modifying Restraining Order

Overview. If one party to a case has filed a motion with the court, the other side can file an opposition. An opposition is a written statement explaining to the judge why the other side is not entitled to whatever he is asking for in his motion. It is your opportunity to oppose the other side's request.

Fill out your court forms. Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 2 copies of all your forms. File your forms with the court clerk. Serve your papers on the other parent. File your Proof of Service. Go to your court hearing.

If you believe the protection order was granted improperly or that it is no longer needed, you can file a motion asking the court to dissolve (terminate or cancel) the protection order. After you file the motion, the court will decide whether or not to schedule a hearing.

You have only 14 days to respond to a regular motion. The time to respond runs from the date the motion was filed. Check the certificate of service, which should be included with the Motion papers. If you need to respond to an Administrative Motion, you have only 4 days.

Write clearly, and use your own words. Use bulleted lists for your major points. Don't insult or bash your ex. Attach evidence such as pay stubs or bank statements, but redact SSN and account numbers. Affirm that you are making your statement under oath, and under penalty of perjury.

If you believe the protection order was granted improperly or that it is no longer needed, you can file a motion asking the court to dissolve (terminate or cancel) the protection order. After you file the motion, the court will decide whether or not to schedule a hearing.

Modifications: After the court has granted either the ex parte temporary protective order or long term protective order, if you want to change part of the order, you can file your request with the court. Only the judge has the power to modify the order.It is not valid unless it is written in a court order.

If you want to drop your restraining order, you need to go back to the court that issued your order and fill out a request (motion) to dismiss the order. You may have to talk to the judge and tell him/her why you want to drop the restraining order.

Fill out your court forms. Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 2 copies of all your forms. File your forms with the court clerk. Serve your papers on the other parent. File your Proof of Service. Go to your court hearing.