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If a married couple violates a judge's restraining order, can there be legal ramifications for that violation?
Asked on May 04th, 2016 on Divorce - Florida
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If a married couple violates a judge's restraining order, can there be legal ramifications for violating the judges order during a divorce process while still under the restraining order with minors involved?
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 01st, 2016 at 7:23 AM
YES - depending upon the seriousness of the violation, the Judge could reiterate the Order, levy a Fine, impose Jail, impose Jail and a Fine. A Motion would have to be made to the Judge, for a hearing on ?contempt?. Good luck.
Answered on May 30th, 2016 at 6:34 PM
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Most likely the compliance with the restraining order is required under the contempt powers of the court, which means that a party who violates it could be subject to up to six months in the county jail. But that is just the civil side, and there might be a criminal prosecution as well. That could result in up to a year in the county jail. I do not know enough from what you have written here, and would need to read the restraining order, at the very least.
Answered on May 30th, 2016 at 6:34 PM
John Arthur Smitten
Yes, if there is a violation of the court's order the judge will not like that. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
Answered on May 30th, 2016 at 6:33 PM