In Michigan, a person can petition the circuit court to enter a personal protection order against another person restraining him or her from coming into contact with or entering the premises where the petitioner is located. If a valid personal protection order...
Personal Protection Orders
What Are The Penalties For Cyberstalking In Michigan?
Cyberstalking is stalking or harassment carried out over the internet. With the proliferation of chat rooms, instant messaging and social media, the world has gotten much smaller and it has become easier to send unwanted messages to other people no matter...
Michigan Supreme Court Extends PPO Expiration Deadline During COVID-19 State Of Emergency
On April 17, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2020-9 which automatically extends the life of any personal protection orders (PPOs) that would expire during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back on March 10, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
What Happens If I Violate A Personal Protection Order In Michigan?
When you are on the business end of a personal protection order (PPO), an allegation that you violated this court order is no laughing matter. If a judge determines that you violated this order, you can be held in contempt of court and be ordered to pay a fine, go to...
How Do I Modify, Terminate Or Extend A Personal Protection Order In Michigan?
In many cases, a judge will grant a personal protection order (PPO) on an ex parte basis, meaning that the petitioner alleged enough exigent circumstances to have a court order granted without any oral or written notice to the respondent. Upon being served with court...
How To Obtain A Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPO In Michigan?
In Michigan, there are three types of personal protection orders (PPOs) that can be granted by the circuit court:Domestic PPO Non-Domestic Stalking PPO Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPOThis article will explicitly discuss how to obtain a Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPO,...
How To Obtain A Non-Domestic Stalking PPO In Michigan?
In Michigan, there are three types of personal protection orders (PPOs) that can be granted by the circuit court:Domestic PPO Non-Domestic Stalking PPO Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPOThis article will explicitly discuss how to obtain a Non-Domestic Stalking PPO,...
How To Obtain A Domestic Personal Protection Order in Michigan?
In Michigan, there are three types of personal protection orders (PPOs) that can be granted by the circuit court:Domestic PPO Non-Domestic Stalking PPO Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPOThis article will explicitly discuss how to obtain a Domestic PPO, which is intend to...
Michigan Supreme Court Holds Personal Protection Order Appeal Is Not Moot Even If It Expires Before Review
On May 18th, 2018, the Michigan Supreme Court released their decision in TM v MZ, ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2018)(Docket No. 155398) holding that an appeal taken from the entry of a personal protection order ("PPO") was not moot solely because it expired during the...
