Who can get a restraining order?
A victim of domestic violence can obtain a Restraining Order. A "victim of domestic violence" means a person protected by the law and shall include any person who has been subjected to domestic violence by a spouse, former spouse, or any other person who is a present or former household member and where the victim is 18 years of age or older or who is an emancipated minor.

A victim, of any age, who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has a child in common, or if the victim is pregnant by a man who she says will be the father of the child when the pregnancy is carried to term is also covered by this law. A victim, of any age, also includes any person who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship.

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1. What is domestic violence?
2. What is a restraining order?
3. What does a restraining order do?
4. Who can get a restraining order?
5. How do you file a restraining order?
6. How long does the order remain in effect?
7. What can you do if the order is violated?
8. Can I file criminal charges?
9. What happens next?