Contesting Minnesota Ofp Orders

Summary

In Minnesota, a judge may grant an OFP if they believe children are in danger. You can contest the OFP in court, but your boyfriend must do so himself. Harassment is illegal, and you might consider an OFP against your ex-husband. Free or low-cost legal services are available through organizations like Minnesota Legal Aid, Volunteer Lawyers Network, and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services.

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My ex husband is filling for an ofp for my children against my boyfriend, we were involved in a domestic * weeks prior. The kids weren't around, and would never be put in harms way, now my ex husband is harassing me because I asked him to reconsider as if like to try couples counseling with my boyfriend. Is there anything I can do
Hello ****, to better assist you, could you please provide your location? Laws regarding orders for protection (OFP) can vary by jurisdiction.
Bovey MN *
Hello ****, in Minnesota:
*. A judge will grant an OFP if they believe your children are in danger.
*. You can contest the OFP in a court hearing.
*. Harassment is illegal, consider getting an OFP against your ex-husband.
*. Consult with a local family law attorney for further advice.
I'm sorry *
Hello ****, no problem. I see there's a discrepancy in your provided zip codes. Kindly confirm, are you located in * or *? This will help me provide the most accurate information for your situation.
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Thank you for confirming, ****. The legal advice remains the same for * as well. Have you considered consulting with a local family law attorney? They may be able to provide specific advice for your situation.
I can't afford an attorney, could I contest or would it have to be my boyfriend
Hello ****, in Minnesota:
*. You can represent yourself ("pro se") in court to contest an OFP.
*. Your boyfriend cannot represent you.
*. Free or low-cost legal services might be available. Check with Minnesota Legal Aid or similar organizations.
The ofp is against my boyfriend not myself
Thank you for clarifying, ****. In this case, it would be your boyfriend who needs to contest the OFP. Would you like information on free or low-cost legal services for him?
Yes please
Sure, ****. In Minnesota, there are several organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services such as:
- Minnesota Legal Aid: They offer free legal advice for low-income individuals.
- Volunteer Lawyers Network: They provide free legal representation by volunteer lawyers.
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services: They offer free, high-quality legal help to low-income people in critical civil matters.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you need any more information or have other questions, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your situation.