What happens if the Petitioner (me) doesn't show up for a
restraining order court hearing? -WA State  Asked almost 4 years
ago - Seattle, WA  I live in WA State. I'm the petitioner and my
ex is the respondant. What happens if I don't show up for the
restraining order hearing and the respondant does?  Attorney
answers (3)    1. Pro      Contributor Level 20      Answered .
The request for an order will be dismissed. If you want the
order show up.    2. Contributor Level 20      Answered . The
answer likely depends in part on what the respondent wants. If
the respondent has the necessary proofs, the respondent may be
able to convince the judge to order you to pay the attorney's
fees for the respondent.      Without you present to rebut
whatever it is the respondent is telling the court, the
respondent may get attorney's fees (if the respondent has
attorney's fees).    3. Contributor Level 19      Answered .
Your petition will be dismissed and respondent, if he appears,
can request attorney fees. It would be bes