Whether you have had a restraining order taken out against you or requested a restraining order from the California family court system, once implemented, the only way a restraining order can be modified or lifted is with the permission of a judge. You will need to provide strong evidence that there is good cause to modify or terminate a restraining order for…
The length of time a restraining order will last in California varies widely depending on the type of protective order that is in place. These court orders are designed to prevent or change a defendant’s conduct and protect the complainant. Generally, when the defendant violates the terms of a restraining order, they can be found in contempt of court and face several…
