Showing posts with label temporary restraining order. Show all posts
Showing posts with label temporary restraining order. Show all posts

Monday, March 11, 2013

Restraining Orders including temporary restraining orders and domestic violence restraining orders

By Yasser Latif Hamdani

This article will explain the process of getting a restraining order in the US:

What is a restraining order?

A restraining order is a court order - a civil order- designed to protect a party from someone who that party legitimately feels threatened by. In most cases this falls in the definition of Domestic Violence. The most obvious case where one party may seek a restraining order is a case of domestic violence.  If you are in an abusive relationship you may have a case against your partner for a restraining order.