Restraining Orders

Short of having the abuser arrested and prosecuted, the most immediate relief you can obtain by yourself is a restraining order issued by the Family Law court.  Restraining orders can provide you protection against an abuser by ordering them not to come within 100 yards or more of you, your children, your workplace, your vehicle, your school, or any other place the court feels you could be harassed or threatened.

Legal custody of the children is often awarded to the victim with no visits, or only supervised visits, granted to the abuser.  These orders can also compel the abuser to leave the family home with only his personal belongings, to provide a vehicle or support to the victim, to turn in or sell any firearms, and to attend anger management counseling.

A restraining order can be obtained by contacting an attorney who is familiar with the domestic violence division of the local Superior Court. An experienced attorney can quickly and effectively obtain a protection order for you, oftentimes by the same or next day.