Restraining Orders

In Massachusetts, there are harassment restraining orders and abuse prevention orders.

Before a court will issue a harassment restraining order, the person requesting it has to prove a pattern of three or more harassing events in court.

Before a court will issue an abuse prevention order, the person requesting it must prove a reasonable fear of abuse.

A restraining order violation is a serious criminal offense.  If someone is asking a court for a restraining order against you, or if you are seeking a restraining order against someone else, you can contact me at any time to set up a free consultation.