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A man that I was involved with previously has lied and requested an order of protection. The order of protection was denied due to a lack of merit and yet there's a subsequent hearing where I'm requested to attend. This request requires that I travel to a different state at my expense. Why should I do this? Is there any chance that this order of protection that was denied could become permanent? Or what are my chances of this becoming permanent if I don't show at this hearing? I live in CO and this order of protection hearing is scheduled in TN.
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I doubt that the order of protection was denied. What probably happened was that the interim restraint, which the man would have sought during the period before the application was heard, was denied, but (although it bodes well for your success in the case) that doesn't mean that the application for a protective order is necessarily going to be denied when it comes up for a hearing. If you don't show up, you will almost certainly lose. This might have no practical effect on you, as you no longer live in Tennessee. For all I know, the Tennessee court may not even have jurisdiction. But it also can come up in job interviews, loan applications, and in dozens of other ways that can screw up your life. I don't think you should ignore it. To the contrary, I think you'd be will advised to consult a Tennessee attorney who is experienced in this type of practice, and see what he/she has to say.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2014 at 6:07 PM