Sometimes it becomes necessary to obtain a restraining order to protect yourself against violence, and it doesn’t matter whether you are the husband or the wife. While more women tend to be abused than men, the statistics of domestic violence against men are under-reported.
In any event, the abused person will want to go to court to obtain a restraining order, whether you are married or not.
If there is an emergency, call the police and request an emergency protective order (EPO). It will be good for 7 days, and it will give you time to go to court to obtain a temporary restraining order.
If you don;t obtain an EPO, you will still want to go to court as soon as possible and request a temporary restraining order. This order, if granted, will be valid until a hearing 21 days later on a permanent restraining order.
Not only does Anne Marie Healy request and obtain restraining orders when necessary, but she also aggressively defends against them when they are filed in bad faith.
All of the issues that a person may face are not addressed here. If you have any specific questions pertaining to your situation, please click here.