I Need A Restraining Order Against My Ex Boyfriend – Help Me
If your ex-boyfriend is harassing you, you can request the court for a restraining order. A restraining order is a legal document that tells one person to stay away from another person. It specifies the distance the individual must keep from the other person and forbids the individual from making any forms of contact. The Family Law Act provides that you can obtain a restraining order against a person you were married to or living with. Bear in mind that you cannot get a restraining order against your ex-boyfriend if you’re not living with him or have never lived with him. However, you can apply for a peace bond.
How to File For a Restraining Order
You don’t need to hire a lawyer when filing for a restraining order, but if your situation is complicated, a lawyer may help you.
Obtain the Forms from the Court House
Visit the court house and request the clerk to provide you with the forms for the type of restraining order you wish to make. It may include Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) or Civil Harassment Order (CHO). If you’re getting a restraining order against your ex-boyfriend, you’ll request for domestic violence restraining order forms. If you’re not sure about some things, the court staff could help you. If you urgently need a restraining order, you could request for a temporary restraining order. It will be signed on the same day you apply and protect you before the date of your hearing.
Fill Out the Forms
Fill out a petition and an affidavit that describes what happened during the abuse. You’ll be required to provide certain information about your ex-boyfriend; this includes his home and work address, cruel behavior and his physical appearance. You can present some documents to assist in preparing a detailed report of your situation. Provide a picture of your ex-boyfriend, medical reports and police reports linked to the abuse.
Court Hearing
Depending on your situation, the judge may accept your petition and you’ll get information regarding your court hearing within two days. The period of time it takes for a hearing to take place varies by state. Your hearing will take place soon if you requested for a temporary order.
Serve the Other Party with Court Orders
The restraining orders will be handed to the other individual in person. You don’t have to serve the papers yourself; the court will provide someone to serve them. If you cannot reach the other party, you’ll be required to fill out some forms since he cannot be served in person.
Attend the Hearing
You’ll be required to give your testimony in front of the judge. He or she will decide whether the order will be issued on that day. Depending on your situation, you may be granted specific protections. Make sure you bring evidence such as medical records, pictures and police records. Keep a copy of the restraining order with you at all times just in case he decides to violate the order.
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