Restraining orders play a major role in Colorado domestic violence cases, designed to protect alleged victims and prevent further conflict. However, these orders can also lead to confusion and unintended violations, especially when the terms are unclear or communication happens through third parties or shared responsibilities such as child custody. What may seem like a harmless text message, a social media interaction, or even an unplanned encounter can result in
A protective order, more commonly known as a restraining order, can have long-term consequences that neither the person filing the order nor the person whom the order applies to can anticipate. Even if the former has a change of heart and wants it removed, it can be difficult to dissolve or expunge a restraining order in Colorado. If you’re considering filing a restraining order or have reason to believe that
