When filling for an extention of a restraining order. How is the
service on respondent done?  Asked 11 months ago - Miami, FL
This person moves often, making service difficult. In DV
restraining orders aren't the respondents suppose to file change
of address with the court? Can a respondent be served by mail to
the last address? Or has to be the sheriff's dptm?  Attorney
answers (2)    1. Larry Thomas McMillan       Contributor Level
15       Lawyers agree       Answered . The Respondent has to be
personally served, unless he/she is represented by counsel.
2. Carin Manders Constantine      Contributor Level 19
Lawyers agree       Answered . I agree with my peer on his
answer and will add that if your allegations are serious and you
can prove you are still in danger, the Judge may extend the
injunction until the Respondent is served if it has not expired
and if he/she can procedurally do so. You must still give the
Court and the Judge all information you have regarding his new
address or addresses of