What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
This is a restraining order made by the Family Court. It is made to stop physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking. The court can make this order against your abuser if your abuser is your spouse or ex-spouse, your boy/girlfriend or ex-boy/girlfriend, the other parent of your child, or a family member (parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or grandchild). The Court will also make custody and visitation orders regarding any children you share with the abuser and can make child and spousal support orders. The Court can order the abuser to move out of your home and can sometimes make orders about items of property you own together or items of yours the abuser has in his/her possession. How Does it Work? At CROC, clients meet one-on-one with an interviewer who then prepares the paperwork necessary to file for a restraining order. Interpreters are available at the clinics for clients who do not speak English or Spanish. Child care is also available. Clinic appointments are scheduled on
