Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
My fiance has a protective order which was issued for 12 months. The order requires I have no contact with as well as 26 weeks of family violence classes totalling $600. I received these requirements from the TPO hearing held in Magistrate court. The charges of simple assault and simple battery were imposed in Superior Court. I served four months and was released with time served. I understand that any violation of the protective order issued by the magistrate judge will result in criminal charges this includes failure to enroll in the 26 week family violence program classes at $25 each. My fiance wishes to have the protection order dropped and see if she can help me avoid the mandantory family violence classes imposed by the order which was put in place by a magistrate court hearing which seems to be sperate from issues which resulted in superior court. Will you guide me through the correct dismissal process information and advise me of the correct legal forms which will be needed to initiate the process (s)?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Frankly, your fiance shouldn't be asking. Your posting the post you just posted on the internet (here) where she can see it may well be a violation of the TPO, as would be your efforts to work with her. STOP!
If a Judge has ordered you to do something, it is best to do it. You don't get out of it with "forms." Don't expect the Judge to reverse the order anyway, as they (and prosecutors) try to protect victims of domestic violence even when the victims are not wide enough to protect themselves.
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