RESTRAINING ORDER

A court order directing one person not to do something.  These orders are typically issued in cases of alleged spousal abuse or where physical harm is feared or has occurred.  A Restraining Order is the court's attempt to ensure the victim's safety.  Other reasons that a Restraining Order may be issued include, but are not limited to, prohibit contact between individuals, prohibit someone from entering the family home or removing a child from a specific county or state.  These type of orders are also commonly issued to cool down disputes between neighbors.