The Protections of a Restraining Order

A restraining order, also known as a protective order, can protect you or your child from the unwanted acts of another person. If you feel that you or your child's safety is threatened by the violent acts, harassment, assault, domestic abuse, or threats brought upon you by another individual, you can file a restraining order with the court system. This helps protect you from your abuser by placing legal consequences upon the person if they violate the terms of the restraining order.

A restraining order can keep your abuser away from your home, your place of work, or any other places that you and/or your child frequent. A restraining order can also prevent your abuser from owning a weapon or taking actions that might threaten your safety. In most cases, your abuser may face jail time if they do not abide by the terms of the restraining order.

In the state of California, you can also obtain a domestic violence restraining order if the person that you would like to keep away is your spouse, former spouse, a person that you are living with, the other parent of your child, or someone that you have dated.

Do you have questions about restraining orders and how to protect yourself?  Contact the Law Office of Michael Young now and set up a time to speak with a Riverside family lawyer who can address your concerns.