Obtaining, Enforcing & Defending c. 209A Restraining Orders in Massachusetts
Guide to getting and fighting an abuse prevention order
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The routine nature of District Court restraining order hearings, coupled with the fact that the majority of litigants in such hearings appear pro se, belies the profound effect these legal instruments can have on the parties' lives. A restraining order can abruptly and dramatically limit a defendant's ability to maintain housing, maintain familial contact, work, or study. Conversely, the issuance of a restraining order can offer a plaintiff a degree of protection against unwanted contact that would otherwise impair their ability to safely live, associate, work, or study. For survivors of sexual and domestic violence, a restraining order may be the only remedy they receive from the court. In domestic violence situations, perpetrators frequently seek to obtain restraining orders as a form of further abuse and retaliation against their victim. It is imperative that practitioners are knowledgeable about the process for obtaining and defending a restraining order and what it means when one is in place.Join our experts as we look at the options for restraining orders, how to get them, and what to expect when arguing for or against them.
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