What happens if the judge grants my petition for a domestic violence injunction?
The judge will issue a formal court order, often called a “final judgment for protection against domestic violence.” That order can include many things, including: • a requirement that the respondent have no contact of any kind with you; • a requirement that the respondent stay a certain distance away from you at all times; • a requirement that certain property, including a shared home, be distributed or used in certain ways; • a requirement that the parties comply with specific orders as to child custody, support, and visitation; • a requirement that the respondent complete a state-certified Batterer’s Intervention Program; • any other legal requirement related to your case. All parties present in court will be given copies of the final order. A copy of the final judgment will be formally served on the respondent, usually by a sheriff’s deputy.
