A Tennessee Order of Protection Modify or Extend is a court order that provides protection from abuse and/or harassment. It can be issued to protect a person from a family or household member, an intimate partner, or a person with whom the protected person has a child in common. The order can be used to modify or extend existing orders of protection, or to establish a new order. Types of Tennessee Order of Protection Modify or Extend include: • Ex Parte Order of Protection: An ex parte order is a temporary order that can be issued without the respondent present. It is often issued in emergency situations. • Final Order of Protection: A final order of protection is a permanent order that is issued after a hearing. It includes specific requirements for the respondent, such as staying away from the protected person, not contacting them, or even providing financial support. • Modification Order of Protection: A modification order of protection changes the terms or conditions of an existing order. It can be used to extend the duration of the existing order, change the type of protection provided, or modify the restrictions imposed on the respondent. • Extension Order of Protection: An extension order of protection extends the duration of an existing order. It can be used to extend an ex parte order or a final order.