This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
In most cases, you must have evidence to convince the judge that the person seeking a restraining order is in danger of harm. The danger or harm can include domestic violence, threats, criminal trespass, stalking, and harassment. An adult can file for a restraining order when they believe their safety is in danger.
Reasons to Seek a Restraining Order A judge should grant your request for a restraining order if the defendant has committed any of the following acts against you: Threatening or intimidating. Custodial interference. Kidnapping.
Generally, temporary restraining orders will expire on the date set by the court. Such date should not exceed 10 days unless the court has good cause for an extension or where the opposing party consents to the extension.
Arizona Restraining Orders assault or aggravated assault, such as hitting or kicking you; threatening or intimidating you, as defined by law; sexual assault; use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass; harassment or aggravated harassment; stalking;
State to the court that you would like a restraining order and what you would like the court to order. Be as specific as possible. Examples: “I am asking the court to grant me a _____ month/year injunction.” “I want no contact in person, at home, by phone, at work, by mail or through third parties.”
The plaintiff has the burden of proving the allegations to be true based on the preponderance of the evidence. The purpose of an Injunction Against Harassment is to restrain a person from committing acts of harassment.
A significant change in circumstances, such as improved behavior, completion of anger management or counseling programs, or evidence that the risk of violence has diminished, may provide grounds for seeking the dismissal of a restraining order.
California law defines abuse as any act that puts you, your children, or another person in immediate fear of injury, as well as any act that causes harm to you or your property. If such harm exists, you can file a request for an order to keep the abuser away.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.