Modifying Restraining Order (FAPA)

CHANGING A RESTRAINING ORDER UNDER THE FAMILY ABUSE PREVENTION ACT (FAPA). This packet of forms is used for requesting a change, or “modification,” to an existing restraining order issued under Oregon’s Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA). Either the person who requested the restraining order (the Petitioner) or the person it was issued against (the Respondent) can use these forms to ask the court to modify specific terms of the order. The changes that may be requested include adjustments to custody and parenting time, the Respondent’s removal from a shared residence, restrictions on the Respondent’s access to other specific premises, or the terms of contact between the parties. The packet outlines which forms to use based on who is making the request and the nature of the change. For example, the Motion for Order to Show Cause and a Declaration in Support are commonly used for most modifications, while Petitioners requesting less restrictive terms may use a different form. Once filed, the court may grant certain requests, such as less restrictive terms, without a hearing, while others require a judge to review the request and potentially schedule a hearing. The packet also provides critical instructions for how to serve documents to the other party, emphasizing that parties may not serve documents themselves and that service must be performed by a third party such as a sheriff or process server. It includes forms for providing or updating confidential information, and optional forms to notify the sheriff’s office of contact information for electronic updates regarding the status of the restraining order. www.FormsWorkflow.com