What are the consequences if I have a protective order, but later get back together with him without dropping the protective order?

What are the consequences if I have a protective order against my boyfriend, but later get back together with him without dropping the protective order? In Utah (where I practice),…

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What are the options when a father is accused of domestic violence when it seems to stem purely from a desire by the mother to have him out of the home?

What options are there when a father is accused of domestic violence, but the charge seems to stem purely from a desire by the mother to have him out of…

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Defending Yourself Against a Protective Order

My friend is a good man. His wife is crazy. She put a protection order against him, to help manipulate the court proceedings. What should he do? Defend himself with…

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Jensen v. Ruflin – 2017 UT App 174 – protective orders – cohabitant abuse

2017 UT App 174 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS CRAIG ALAN JENSEN, Appellee, v. TIMOTHY RUFLIN, Appellant. Opinion No. 20160194-CA Filed September 8, 2017 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Paul G. Maughan No.…

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How can I get a restraining order on my daughter’s father? Will it affect our joint custody? He has been stalking and harassing me.

How can I get a restraining order on my daughter’s father? Will it affect our joint custody? He has been stalking and harassing me. My baby's father has been stalking…

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