When Do You Need a Protection from Abuse Order?

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A protection from abuse order is a court order to keep someone away from you and to make them stop abusing or threatening you. You can get this order if you are afraid of being harmed by your spouse, former spouse, someone with whom you have a child in common, other family members, or someone who lives in the same household as you. You can also defend against protection from abuse orders. However, defending against a protection from abuse order is not as easy as said.

In most states, there are two ways to get protection from abuse orders. In one way, you can ask the court to issue a temporary restraining order (also called an "order of protection"). The court will usually issue this type of order unless it is not in the best interests of the children or other family members. The other way is where you go to court and ask for a permanent (or temporary) protection order. This is usually more complicated and should be handled by someone who has specific training in family law. If you do not have an attorney, this article will only give you a basic explanation and background information on how to proceed with your request for a protection from abuse order.

Why Should You Consider Getting a Protection from Abuse Order?

Before you even think of getting a protection from abuse order, you should consider the following points. First, think about whether or not the other person is trying to control you and your family. Second, think about whether the other person is abusive. Third, ask yourself if your children are in danger by staying with the other person. Finally, think about what will happen once you get a protection from abuse order against someone who is threatening or abusive.

If the other person is trying to control you, harass you, or if he/she is threatening you in any way, get protection from abuse order. This can be done by filing for divorce and then getting a protection from abuse order after the divorce. However, if this is not an option because of your children or some other reason why you cannot file for divorce right now, then go ahead and get a protection from abuse order.