Legal Question in Family Law in New Hampshire

Using the Court to harass

Is it possible for a person to repeatedly violate an Order of Protection (with a 100-yard ruling) by filing repeated Motions with the county's Superior Court? Is it always legal for the person restricted by the OP to force the abused person to be in their presence? Or is there some remedy?

For example, all of the motions filed are simple written statements with no legal counsel: ''I want to see my child and she won't let me.'' Each motion (4 so far) has been denied by the court. Can I ask that the Court rule the plaintiff must *stop* filing related motions that have already been denied?

Thanks for your hard work and advice! And happy holidays.


Asked on 12/05/08, 3:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce L. Dorner Dorner Law Office

Re: Using the Court to harass

If you do not have an attorney, you should review the court rules pertaining to frivilous motions. You might file a response requesting that she pay your costs to prepare and defend these allegations with no substance. If you still fear for your safety while at the court, you should notify the judge so appropriate safe guards may be implemented.

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Answered on 12/05/08, 4:11 pm


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