DVPOs: What is a ‘Dating Relationship’?

Chad D. GarrettFounding attorney · Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Updated September 20, 20241 min read

Personal Relationship

The statute states that personal relationship means that the parties:

(1)        Are current or former spouses;

(2)        Are persons of opposite sex who live together or have lived together;

(3)        Are related as parents and children, including others acting in loco parentis to a minor child, or as grandparents and grandchildren – except no order of protection against a child or grandchild under the age of 16;

(4)        Have a child in common;

(5)        Are current or former household members;

(6)        Are persons of the opposite sex who are or have been in a dating relationship.

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Founding attorney

Chad D. Garrett

Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Chad practices criminal defense, DWI and traffic law in Guilford County and across North Carolina. He is the author of ABC's of Traffic Law, ABC's of DWI and DWI Essentials.

• Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
• Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association

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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.