Who is the person the restraining order is against?

The person the restraining order is against is the “restrained person.” Sometimes, restraining orders include other “protected persons” like family or household members of the protected person. What does a restraining order do? In general restraining orders can include:

Can I get a restraining order for harassment?

You can ask for a civil harassment restraining order if you are being harassed, stalked, abused, or threatened by someone you are not as close to as is required under domestic violence cases, like a roommate, a neighbor, or more distant family members like cousins, aunts or uncles, or nieces or nephews.

Why do I need a restraining order for my child?

One of the primary reasons a person seeks a restraining order is because they’ve been threatened with or have been physically or psychologically abused. If you can prove that you or your children are in danger, a restraining order prohibits your abuser from contacting, harassing, threatening, and communicating with you.

What to do when a protected person is restrained?

Disturbing the peace of the protected people. Other important places where he or she goes. These are orders telling the restrained person to move out from where the protected person lives and to take only clothing and personal belongings until the court hearing.

How do I fight a false restraining order in Texas?

How to Fight A False Allegation Restraining Order. Expose the complainant’s lies on the application or affidavit; Show that you did nothing to place the person in fear of imminent, or serious, or physical harm, and that the paperwork does not comply with that standard; Be prepared for more oral lies at the hearing,…

What happens if I don’t respond to a temporary restraining order?

If you don’t, a judge may issue the requested order, and you won’t be there to fight the false allegations. Read the temporary restraining order closely and all allegations made so that you can be prepared to refute the false claims.

Can an employee ask for a workplace violence restraining order?

An employee CANNOT ask for a workplace violence restraining order. If the employee wants to protect him or herself, he or she can ask for a civil harassment restraining order (or a domestic violence restraining order if the abuser is a partner/spouse or former partner/spouse or close family member). Find more information about Workplace Violence.