Opposing Protection Orders

Responding to a protection-order application

Read the papers carefully, note the return date and preserve the material that responds to each allegation. Do not ignore service or assume the matter ends without a court decision.

What clients usually ask

Can an interim order be opposed?

The applicable process usually provides a return date at which the order may be confirmed, varied or discharged based on the papers and evidence.

The usual first steps

  1. Check the order, service and return date.
  2. Prepare a response to the allegations with supporting records.
  3. Represent the respondent at the relevant hearing where instructed.

What to bring

Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.

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