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Part 3: Basic Procedure of Formal Hearing after Service of Ex Parte Petition As set forth in Parts 1 and 2 of this four-part article, because cases involving Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) in Georgia can have significant consequences for either party involved, each party – both the Petitioner and the Respondent — should be familiar with the basic procedural mechanics…
Part 2: Basic Procedure of Petitioner’s Ex Parte Petition As set forth in Part 1 of this four-part article, because cases involving Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) in Georgia can have significant consequences for either party involved, each party – both the Petitioner and the Respondent — should be familiar with the basic procedural mechanics of the TPO process. Whether the…
Part 1: General Information When someone in Georgia believes they might be in physical danger as a result of family violence or stalking behavior, he/she can pursue a protective order through the county courts which insulates that person within a ‘no-contact ring’ that prohibits an offending party from having any direct or indirect contact – whether in-person, by phone, email,…