Do You Need a Restraining Order?
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A restraining order or “protective order” is a court order designed to protect a person from a threat of danger posed by another specific party. Restraining orders are commonly used to protect victims from abuse, assault, harassment, and stalking. These orders are intended to protect people from being further harmed by someone who has hurt them or threatened to...
If you have been harassed, harmed, or abused by someone, it might be wise to consider filing a restraining order. It should be noted that restraining orders are civil orders, which means they do not give the abuser a criminal record. Restraining orders prevent them from being legally allowed to come within a certain distance of you, your home, or the place where the violence occurred. Situations in which a person might consider the benefits of...