If your former partner or spouse engages in any of the following types of actions or behaviors, you may have sufficient grounds to seek a restraining order.
Restraining orders are serious, and should not be taken lightly. You should not file one unless you believe it to be absolutely necessary. If a permanent restraining order (DVRO) is granted, the order can be issued for up to 5 years.
Forms:
These forms must be filled out and filed with the clerk. Prior to filing it is recommended that you have your forms reviewed by the Self-Help Center at the Superior Court. Once filed, these forms must be served on the Defendant. The person serving the Defendant must then fill out a DV-200 form for Proof of Personal Service. This form is then filed with the clerk.
For more information, please see our Forms and Local Resources section.
If a permanent restraining order has been granted by a judge, you may petition the court to extend the protective order. The petition should be filed 3 months prior to the expiration of the protective order. There is no guarantee that the renewal or extension will be granted by the judge as this will highly depend upon the details of your case.
When a restraining order is taken out against you, you could be required to move out of your home, lose the right to visit your children, and be rendered unable to own any firearms, to name a few.
Forms:
Other forms you may need to fill out, depending on your case:
