| One of the best things you can do when hit with a | | | | Then move on to state that procedural due process |
| false allegations restraining order is to develop a well | | | | is required before your rights can be taken away |
| written rebuttal. Start off by obtaining a copy of the | | | | (14th Amendment) and include the fact there are |
| hearing transcript and then, with a clear head, begin | | | | many states (list if yours is one of them) that have |
| putting together your letter to the courts to appeal | | | | domestic violence protection acts. You are entitled to |
| the process. Here are some tips on how to formulate | | | | a full evidentiary hearing before you are ever |
| a level headed response. | | | | deprived of any rights or liberties. |
| State what you are responding to, the date of the | | | | State what you believe to be the goal of the person |
| hearing and if you or your counsel were present. Also | | | | seeking the restraining order and submit a suggested |
| state if there was a court reporter present. State | | | | parenting plan if appropriate. Cover child support if |
| right up front that the allegations were wrong and | | | | necessary. Let the court know what you believe is |
| made without testimony or evidence if this was the | | | | fair in regards to paying her legal fees. And if you |
| case. | | | | need anything that belongs to your from the home |
| Clearly state what you are accused of and the rights | | | | let that be known as well. |
| you are being denied. Here is an example: | | | | And last, ask that the restraining order be dismissed, |
| I have been deprived of significant liberty interests | | | | to be allowed to see the child (or whatever your |
| including, but not limited to, loss of good name and | | | | personal situation is) and that what you have stated |
| permanent restraints on my activities. i.e. loss of free | | | | is true. |
| access to my child. | | | | |