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Court still has custody and support jurisdiction even if DVROs are dissolved

Practice points from Michael Rice April 5, 2025 Court retains custody and support jurisdiction even if DV restraining orders are dissolved Counselor, I hope you're enjoying the nice weather today and bracing for yet more rain on Monday. SUMMARY: In Moore v. Bedard, a published 2013 DVRO case, we're reminded that, just because temporary restraining orders in a stand alone DV case might be dissolved by stipulation or in a permanent hearing does not mean that the court loses jurisdiction to make...