Dear Atpeace:
Greetings. Our domestic violence statutes were recently “upgraded” by our General Assembly here in NC. Now, a domestic violence restraining order may be renewed for “good cause.” The statute was also changed to add the following language: “The commission of an act as defined in G.S. 50B-1(a) by the defendant after entry of the
current order is not required for an order to be renewed.”
So, yes, I think his long accusatory and condescending letters/e-mails will be enough for you. Just make certain to get it extended well before it expires. Best of luck.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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