Am I in jeopardy if my wife has a restraining order but keeps coming to my house?

The short answer is yes. Restraining orders are difficult in Louisiana. We have one of the most progressive restraining order laws in the country, but that is not without its difficulties. Your wife, could in theory, cause potential problems for you if she decides to call the police while you are together. There are defenses to this, and, more importantly, there are things you can do in advance to protect yourself. An attorney with experience in domestic violence in Louisiana, much like myself, will be able to properly advise you.

Whoever is restrained may be violating the order. If so, that person may go to jail. You should return to court and file a motion to amend the restraining order to allow the exchange of the children, etc. Do not contact your wife. Let the court notify her.