My aunt does not fit within the definition of victim in our province's
laws on family violence. I am worried about her being abused by
her son and I want to help her quickly get a court order to keep
him away from her. Is there anything I can help her do?
In an emergency situation, an application can be made for a restraining
order without giving the other person notice, so that the order
may even be available that same day. This is called an "ex parte"
application. If an order is granted on an ex parte application,
the court will give a future date when it will review the order.
In the meantime, the order will be effective as long as a copy of
the order is served on the respondent, in your aunt's case, her
son.
WARNING:
The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information
only.
If
you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.
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