The following restraining order shall remain in effect during the pendency of the action, unless it is modified by agreement of the parties or by further order of the court.
(1) Neither party shall sell, transfer, encumber, conceal, assign, remove or in any way dispose of any property, real or personal, belonging to or acquired by, either party, except: (a) as required for reasonable expenses of living; (b) in the ordinary and usual course of business; (c) in the ordinary and usual course of investing; (d) for payment of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in connection with the action; (e) written agreement of both parties; or (f) by Order of the Court.
I was served divorce papers on Feb 14th, 2011. The following weekend she moved out and took 99% of everything in the house with her. The house was left without heat, dirty and damaged.
Is there ever a case where this type of retraining order is given teeth?
Temporary orders and restraining orders
Yes, Massachusetts Family Courts absolutely enforce restraining orders and other temporary orders. If you do not believe you can do it on your own, you should contact a MA divorce attorney ASAP and get some help.