Are protective orders available only when the abuser is a spouse?
No, in most states, the victim of an abusive live-in lover can obtain a TRO or emergency protective order. In a few states, the victim of any adult relative, an abusive lover (non-live-in) or even a roommate can obtain such an order. To learn about your state’s rule, contact a local crisis intervention center, social service organization or battered women’s shelter.
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