What are Domestic Violence Restraining Orders?
Back to Top he law defines domestic violence as certain kinds of abuse directed toward a spouse or former spouse, cohabitant or former cohabitant, or a person with whom the abuser has had a “dating or engagement relationship,” or with whom the abuser has had a child. If you have children with an abusive person, you can ask the court for a restraining order to protect you and your children. You can ask for custody, visitation, and child support orders at the same time. For more information on this topic, please click here.
