Ball4V said:
Filed for divorce from a drug addicted alcoholic. He has moved out but wants to return to the home. My 2 year old daughter should not be around him. Can I get a restraining order, can I file it myself and how?
My response:
A restraining order, or personal protection order, sometimes called a PPO, is an order issued by the court which protects you from harassment, assault, beating, molesting, wounding, or stalking by another person.
You do not need an attorney to get a personal protection order. Forms are available at your county clerk's office or the circuit court and come with do-it-yourself instructions.
To file for a PPO you will need to provide the court with details about why you are requesting a protection order. If you have copies of police reports, hospital records or other official information you should provide this information to the court to review. You will also need to have information about the defendant including address and physical description. If you are divorced or separated you will need a copy of your orders. You will also need copies of custody orders if your children are involved. If you are in immediate danger you should ask the court for an ex parte order.
You may want to also bring notarized, written statements from witnesses, and copies of supporting documents from law enforcement, social agencies, doctors, or hospitals. You may need to pay a motion fee.
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