Full question:
Is a preliminary injunction issued in Louisiana enforceable in Colorado? The reason I ask... My ex husband has an injunction against my boyfriend in Louisiana and it includes my children. Will my boyfriend be held in contempt if he is around my children in Colorado?
- Category: Restraining Order
- Date:
- State: Colorado
Answer:
If you have a restraining order from Louisiana, federal law requires that it be recognized in Colorado, as long as the issuing court had proper jurisdiction and the other party was given reasonable notice and a chance to be heard. This means that the restraining order should be enforced in any state, including Colorado. If you move to Colorado, you can register the order there to ensure that local law enforcement is aware of it. A domestic violence restraining order remains enforceable even if it hasn't been registered in the new state. Thus, your boyfriend could potentially be held in contempt if he violates the injunction by being around your children in Colorado.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.