What should a husband do if a wife says she filed for divorce and got a protection order but doesn't give him any paperwork
Asked in Denver, CO on December 20, 2025 Last answered on January 23, 2026If a wife filed for divorce and a protection order, but doesn't give any paperwork to her husband what should he do to defend himself? How does he comply without any information?
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You should hire an attorney. She is required to personally serve you the paperwork for the protection order. I would go to the Court clerk and ask if she filed a "return of service". If she has, I would contest that it is valid service.
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