California · Family Code
FAM §6305: (a) The court shall not issue a mutual order enjoining the parties from specific acts of abuse described in Section 6320 unless both of the following apply: (1) Both parties personally appear and each
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A court cannot issue a mutual restraining order against abuse unless both parties appear in person and meet additional conditions specified in law.
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