For Example: I have a Restraining Order against my Ex. At the hearing he wanted to tell me something in front of the judge to me but the judge wouldn't let him. I got the vibe that he wanted to say he was sorry. I've know him for over 3 yrs, so I really do believe that this is the case. I know he can not contact me in anyway, but does that include ME not being able to atleast say good bye to him in say an email or letter.
2007-10-02 07:00:25 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah O 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, you would be in violation of the order. You could pass a message by having your lawyer contact his lawyer. Depending on the wording of the order, it may also be acceptable to pass on a message via a third party (mutual friend)
2007-10-02 07:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you have. Most people confuse a restraining order with a protective order. Restraining orders are typically issued by courts in civil litigation matters like divorces. They restrict specific types of contact and actions. In most of them, you can communicate with the other party as long as it isn't in a threatening or harassing manner. Read your specific order. They are very concise. Protective orders are a different matter. They are usually issued by the courts after violent contact and make it very clear that the party to the order is to stay far away from the other person. The reason the judge wouldn't let you say anything to him in court was probably to maintain the order and integrity of the court proceedings, not explicitly because he doesn't want the two of you communicating....
2007-10-02 07:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what type of order you have. Some are a little different than others. (read your order, it may state that both parties have no contact with each other) Such as a TPO, Temporary Protective Order, in this case, the order is for only the offender,(in your case your ex) But anyone with legal experience or anyone involved with DV will tell you, that you shouldn't have contact with the offender. This could cause a number of things, such as, hurting your case if one is open, also he could say that you were harassing him and have charges filed on you. The best thing to do, is any contact be made, through attorneys. Because most orders stated, that their is to be No contact, directly or indirectly, through 3rd parties, or electronic devices. Which means, he shouldn't tell his momma to tell you blah blah blah, or text you, write you etc..
Besides with all that said,, why would you want to speak to him?, clearly he abused you in some way.
Don't talk to him, move on
2007-10-02 08:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by ~Jen~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not allowed to contact him either. You said your good-bye with the restraining order. Now leave him alone or you will be in violation.
2007-10-02 07:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by shellshell 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Contact by EITHER party is unaccaptable. In some areas it will cancel out the restraining order.
2007-10-02 07:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't. He could turn around and state you are the one violating the order. He would be correct.
2007-10-02 07:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 01:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋