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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3§ 235 Order Modification And Revocation

§ 235 Order Modification And Revocation

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§ 235 Order Modification And Revocation

This law says that either person involved in a temporary restraining order can ask the court to change or cancel it, or to make a new temporary order.

Key Takeaways

  • •Either person in a restraining order can ask the court to change or cancel it.
  • •They can also ask for new temporary orders if needed.
  • •The court can decide to make the order stronger or weaker based on the request.

Example

A person has a temporary restraining order against their neighbor because of a dispute.

Either the person who asked for the order or the neighbor can go to court to ask for changes, like making the order stricter, canceling it, or adding new rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 235 Order Modification And Revocation

Nothing in this part precludes either party from applying to the court for modification or revocation of the temporary restraining order provided for in this part or for further temporary orders or an expanded temporary ex parte order. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

temporary restraining ordermodificationrevocationexpanded temporary ex parte order

Related Statutes

  • § 231 Temporary Restraining Orders In Family Cases
  • § 233 Temporary Restraining Order Enforcement
  • § 2342.5 Joint Petition Filing Rules
  • § 240 Temporary Restraining Order Application
  • § 2403 Summary Dissolution Judgment Entry

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 235.
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