If I file a restraining order do I have to show up to court?

[Anonymous]

If I get a restraining order on someone do I have to go to the court hearing? If I don’t show up what happens?

[NaultD]

You're going to need a lawyer to begin with. Ask them to get your money's worth.

[Asker]

So they can show up for me? What if I don’t have a lawyer?

[NaultD]

Who's going to write up the restraining order that has any level of authority to file and where to file it then argue its nessesity? A fucking lawyer.

A legal expert that can answer all your legal questions. Anything less might as well be a crayon drawing why you don't like that person to your grade school teacher. Get a fucking lawyer

[Agape93]

Not sure but I wager your attorney might be able to go in your stead

[jshm2]

Your lawyer will usually get it for you.

[Asker]

I don’t have a lawyer. Do I still have to show up?

[MrTaboo]

Yes you do

[Asker]

Why?

[MrTaboo]

If you don't the judge will throw it out. Because if it's not important to you. Why should he find in your favor

[In_Trance]

Why would you not?