Who can get a restraining order?
Against whom? You can get a restraining order if your attacker has physically abused you or attempted to physically abuse you; put you in fear of serious bodily injury; or made you have sexual relations against your wishes by using force or threats of force. You can get a restraining order against someone you are or were married to; adult relatives; a lover you live with or used to live with (of the same or opposite sex); a person who was your lover (of the same or opposite sex) during the last 24 months; and the other parent of your minor child. If you are under 18, you can get a restraining order against a person who is over 18 if the person is someone you are or were married to, or if you have ever had a sexual relationship with the person. How can I get a restraining order? Restraining order forms and instructions are available at all courthouses. Domestic violence shelters and hotlines, and legal services offices also have information about getting restraining orders. There is no
