Massachusetts defense attorney explains the process for defending against 209A restraining orders in the district and family courts. The first step in defending against an abuse prevention order is to request a copy of the plaintiff's affidavit from the court clerk's office. Then if you're able, you should retain an experienced defense attorney.

Abuse prevention orders can have drastic consequences on the defendant, including a loss of parenting time, reputational harm, firearm restrictions, and being removed from your own home. The stakes are high, so a good defense is necessary.

If you are facing a restraining order hearing in Massachusetts, call us at 7817970555.