An order of protection is issued by a court in order to protect an individual from being harmed by another due to acts of violence, abuse, threats or harassment.
In most cases, they are issued as a result of domestic violence – to keep a spouse and/or children safe from their spouse or partner. There are two types of protection orders:
1) refrain-from order – makes it unlawful for the respondent to abuse, threaten or harass petitioner
2) stay-away order – respondent must stay away from the petitioner’s home, workplace or family at a distance set by the court
If you are in an abusive situation and need to file an order of protection, contact an experienced Orange County Family Law attorney who will help you obtain the protection you need to keep you and your children safe and out of danger.
