by Turco Legal | Jan 15, 2019 | Jurisdiction, Restraining Order
Does the District Court have subject matter jurisdiction over the issuance of protective orders, particularly where they are issued ex parte, meaning without the defendant present in court? The Massachusetts Appeals Court looked at this question in a recent case. A...by Turco Legal | May 29, 2017 | Appeals, Mediation, Restraining Order
Is the recipient of a restraining order protected by the anti-SLAPP statute when she contacts the police to report a possible violation? What happens if no violation occurs and charges are filed erroneously, only to be dismissed later? In a recent case, the...by Turco Legal | Nov 18, 2016 | Appeals, Restraining Order
When would a judge make an abuse prevention order permanent? Can the judge extend it solely based on past abuse? The recent Massachusetts case of McIsaac v. Porter answered that question. [1] In that case, the plaintiff and defendant had dated for about six years and...| Cookie | Duration | Description |
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