What happens if you violate the protective order?

Yes, even if your spouse lied his/her way into getting a protective order against you, there is nothing much you can do about it except wait for the court to decide whether to cancel the order or keep it. By violating that order, not only will you be criminally charged, but may also ruin your family law case altogether. Your best option is to follow the conditions outlined in the protective order and wait. Wait until the court holds a hearing on the matter. If you are represented by a Salt Lake City family law attorney at the Ault Legal , you may be able to ask for an expedited hearing to cancel the order.