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Restraining orders issued by family courts are commonly used to protect individuals and their children in cases where domestic violence has occurred or been threatened. If you have been the victim of abuse, a restraining order provides law enforcement with a critical tool for your protection. On the other hand, if you have been falsely accused of violence and are facing a protection order court hearing, you need to aggressively defend yourself. 

Restraining Orders in California Family Law

California restraining orders, also known as protective orders, have been established under California’s Family Code designed to prevent domestic violence. These orders are often used in divorce and child custody disputes when emotions can run high and heated arguments ensue. However, they are not limited to these situations alone. 

Restraining orders are legal orders issued by a judge to stop and prevent any type of abuse, harassment, or threats of these types of actions against intimate partners, ex-partners, current or former dating partners, family members, or household members.

What Does a Restraining Order Do?

Restraining orders can direct or restrict the abuser in various ways, such as the following:

• Prohibit the abuser from harming or threatening to harm you, your children, or your property; this includes disturbing the peace, stalking, and any type of harassment​

• Remove the abuser from your shared residence​

• Prohibit the abuser from making any type of contact with you​

• Give you exclusive temporary custody rights of your shared children and pets​

• Remove the abuser's right to own or possess firearms​

• Order the abuser to provide you with child support and/or spousal support​

• Order the abuser to reimburse you for any expenses resulting from the abuse​

• Order the abuser to pay your legal fees​

• Order the abuser to complete a batterer's intervention/treatment program​

• Issue any other orders or restrictions pertaining to your case