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counter-petition

A cross or counter petition is a protection order issued by a State or tribal court against one who has petitioned, filed a complaint, or otherwise filed a written pleading for protection against abuse by a spouse or intimate partner is not entitled to full faith and credit if



1. no cross or counter petition or complaint, or other written pleading was filed seeking such a protection order; or



2. a cross or counter petition has been filed and the court did not make specific findings that each party was entitled to such an order.

Source : LawyerIntl.com

Language : English

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