Restraining Orders

The deterioration of a relationship can bring out the worst in people….

Tempers flair and arguments can escalate to violence. Even when police get called, it is not uncommon for them to be reluctant to intervene, often referring the complaining spouse to the family court system. You may be advised to get a protection order, also known as a “restraining order”. In these urgent and frightening circumstances Fleetwood Family Law can help.

What will obtaining a Protection Order do for me?

A Protection Order can restrain the offending family member from: 

1.  Directly or indirectly communicating with or contacting you;
2. Attending at or near a place where you attend regularly such as a residence, property, business, school, or place of employment;
3. Following you; 
4. Possessing a weapon, a firearm, or a specified object; and
5. Possessing a license, registration certificate, authorization, or other document relating to a weapon or firearm.