Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Ex Parte Restraining Order
Hello. I saw your email address in lawguru and I was wondering if you can assist me in some few legal questions and what would be my remedy.
I filed for my summons and petititon for dissolution with children yesteday, June 5th. The Ex-Parte signed my Ex-Parte Restraining Order/Order to Show Cause on June 5th with a Note for Motion Calendar Scheduled for June 18th.. I was unsuccessful serving the Respondent with the papers. Is the restraining order still valid eventhough it is not giving him 14 days notice thus far? Can I still try to serve it? Or do I need to do another Ex Parte Order and a new Note for Motion Date?
Any assistance and advice you can give is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Ex Parte Restraining Order
You need to have somebody else, over the age of eighteen serve the order. You cannot serve it yourself.
The Respondent is entitled to notice - how much depends on what county. That's why you have some lead time, to allow time for service of the ex parte order.
Have a copy with you. If the Respondent shows up, call the cops and have them serve it right then and there.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
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