A restraining order is a court order that protects an individual and prohibits one person from having contact with another, especially during divorce proceedings.
A restraining order can be obtained for domestic abuse, harassment, or child abuse – just to name a few.
· Domestic abuse is when one adult has intentionally caused you physical pain, physical injury
or has threatened to harm you physically or sexually.
· Harassment is when an individual attempts, threatens or does strike, push, kick or subject
you to physical contact. This includes repeatedly acts in an intimidating manner toward you
for no specific reason.
· Child abuse is if your spouse physically injures your child or if your child is a victim of sexual
assault or exploitation.
If you or your children are victims of another person’s actions and need to get a restraining order for protection, but are not sure where to begin, contact an experienced Orange County Family Law attorney who knows how to take control over the issues that affect your lives and provide you with an outcome that is best for you and your family.
