Yes. A restraining order can be dismissed at the full hearing if the respondent successfully contests it — for example, by showing that the petitioner's allegations are [...]
Violating a restraining order in Rhode Island is a criminal offense. Even indirect contact — such as having someone else relay a message — can constitute a [...]
At the restraining order hearing, both the petitioner (the person who filed for the order) and the respondent (the person served with the order) have the opportunity [...]
To obtain a restraining order in Rhode Island, you file a petition with the Family Court or District Court explaining the basis for your request. A judge [...]
If there is a custody or visitation order in place, relocating out of Rhode Island with your child generally requires either the written consent of the other [...]
The terms visitation and parenting time are often used interchangeably in Rhode Island Family Court proceedings. Both refer to the scheduled time a non-custodial parent spends with [...]
