Similar to an injunction, commanding the party to leave the other party alone, usually in a divorce proceeding.

A court order that tells a person to stop doing something until s/he goes to court for a hearing. In Family Law cases, this protects someone from violence or harassment. What restraining order you have depends on your relationship with person you want protection from: Domestic Violence Prevention Act; Civil Harassment orders; or Workplace Violence orders.

A court order that temporarily forbids a party from committing some act; a form of injunction.

A court order that prohibits a person's contact with another person and/or place. If a restraining order is violated, the perpetrator may be arrested and charged with a crime. Restraining orders can be used anywhere in Wisconsin, can be valid for up to 2-years, and, in certain cases, can be obtained free of charge. For information about obtaining a restraining order, please contact the District Attorney's Office in your county. to top

A time-limited court order that directs a person to stop doing something until a formal hearing is held to determine an outcome. (See also injunction.)

A court order instructing an individual not to do something, e.g. refrain from contact with a specific person. This type of order is typically issued in domestic cases.

An order not to do a specific thing. For example, not to take the child out of New England or not to enter the other spouse’s home.

An order in the nature of an injunction.

An order issued by the court requiring the subject of the order to refrain from doing something, often issued in conjunction with domestic violence or custody disputes.

a civil court order that is signed by a judge and tells your abuser to

a Court order against an individual, which prevents them from having any sort of contact with another individual

a court-ordered document signed by a judge, and it prohibits the restrained person from harassing, making contact with or assaulting the person seeking the order

a court order, filed by one individual against another, that requires an individual to refrain from ( more

a court order forbidding an individual to come into contact with another individual

a Court Order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you, to keep an abuser away from you or from harassing you or to keep the abuser from the scene of the violence, which may include your home, place of work or apartment

a Court order issued to prevent the recurrence of acts of abuse by a batterer

a court order requiring someone to do something or to not do something

a court order that is designed to stop violent and harassing behavior and to protect you and your family from an abuser

a court order that is issued to protect someone who is being harassed, abused, or threatened

a court order that restrains a person from taking certain actions

a court order that tells someone to stop doing something for a certain amount of time, usually until a court hearing is held

a court order that tells the restrained person to stay away from the protected person or perhaps children

a court order under the Family Law Act that requires your spouse or former spouse to refrain from "molesting, annoying, or harassing" you or the children in your lawful custody

a court order which is intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you or threatened you

a court order which prohibits certain behavior

a court order which requires your partner to stop molesting, annoying or harassing you or your children

a directive from a judge telling a person not to do a certain thing

a legal document issued by a court that says my abuser cannot see me, talk to me, bother me, call me, threaten me, or hurt me

a legal document signed by a judge which orders a person to stay physically away from a person or place

a legal document that prohibits an abusive person from getting near you or your living arrangements

an order directing that no credit or debit of any amount may be made to the account concerned ("the restrained account") during the period for which the order has effect

an order from a judge telling someone to do or not to do something

an order from the court instructing a specified person to stay away from you

an Order from the Court that restrains a person from doing certain acts that the court is prohibiting

an order issued by the court that is intended to protect a victim of domestic violence

an order issued by the court to prevent a person from doing something

an order made by a court that would order Jason to stay away from Eileen

an order made by a court to protect an adult from physical pain or injury, or from being threatened with pain or injury

an order made by a court to protect a person from physical pain or injury or the threat of pain or injury

an order made by a court which orders a person or persons to stay away from you

an order made by a judge that orders a person or persons to stay away from persons named in the order, and prohibits him or her from hurting or threatening to hurt those named in the order

an order made by a judge that would order Betty to stay away from Bill and prohibit her from hurting or threatening to hurt him

an order made by a magistrate, which prevents someone from behaving in certain ways towards another person

an Order made by the court to assist in the protection of a person to prevent a continuation of domestic violence between the parties

an order made by the Magistrates Court and forbids a person (the defendant) from behaving in a certain way towards the complainant (the person who makes the complaint)

an order of a court directing that any property of the defendant is not to be disposed of, or otherwise dealt with, by the defendant or by any other person, except in such manner and in such circumstances (if any) as are specified in the order

an order requiring the parties to the lawsuit to do or not do certain acts

a paper which is signed by a judge and tells your abuser to stop the abuse or face serious legal consequences

a type of injunction

a type of protective order

restraining order An injunction by which the court forbids the defendant from doing an specific act for a period of time and until a hearing may be heard.

An order prohibiting a specified action until such time that a hearing on an application for an injunction can be held.

A temporary decree mad by a judge or other legal authority without prior hearing, prohibiting an individual or organization from performing some action pending an outcome of a later trial or hearing. An injunction differs tin that it is made only after a formal hearing and has a permanent character to it.

Issued by a court of equity in aid of a suit, to hold matters in abeyance until parties may be heard. A temporary injunction.

(Also temporary restraining order or T.R.O.) An order which directs a defendant to stop doing something until a formal hearing is held to determine whether an injunction will be issued.

civil court order forbidding certain actions, usually contact between accused and victim, family or household member

An order from a court directing one person not to do something, such as make contact with another person, enter the family home or remove a child from the state.

An order which prevents a person from doing something, usually refers to a Domestic Violence Protection Order• Domestic Violence

A court order restricting a person's actions. They are sometimes issued by one spouse to try to deter the other spouse from committing violent acts.

A court order to prevent a spouse from doing some act that may harm the other spouse.

An order that may issue from filing for an injunction. Though the term is sometimes used as a synonym of injunction, it is distinguished from an injunction in that it is intended only as a restraint upon a defendant until the granting of a temporary or perpetual injunction. (See injunction)

a civil legal document in which the adult victim is granted protection by the courts by ordering the batterer to commit no acts of violence against the adult victim or child. Usually orders the perpetrator to keep physically away from the victims. Also known as a protection order.

A court order prohibiting a party from certain activities. Issued in response to a motion. Restraining orders often are issued to protect marital assets and to protect against domestic violence. In many states, violating a "domestic restraining order" is a criminal offense. Return to List

An order from a court directing one person not to do something, such as make contact with another person. Restraining orders are typically issued in an attempt to ensure the victim's safety.

A court demand for someone to behave in a certain way and to stop violations of laws or court orders. A court can issue a restraining order preventing someone from visiting someone else. Also called protection order, order of protection, etc.

Protection order that legally requires your spouse to stay away.

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