Securing your safety and peace of mind is paramount, especially when faced with a situation that feels out of control. A restraining order can be a powerful legal tool to protect yourself from ...

One of the biggest misconceptions about a restraining order is that they guarantee a victim’s safety, according to a Calgary lawyer. Yoav Niv, who specializes in criminal defense, says he has dealt ...

A: Temporary restraining orders are, by their very nature, of limited duration. It sounds like you took the first step, went to court and got a temporary restraining order (or TRO), which is probably ...

When abuse or threats of violence become too much to handle, many victims turn to the court system for extra protection. Palm Beach County judges have issued 14,957 restraining orders over the past ...

Rep. Katie Porter was granted a temporary restraining order by a judge Tuesday after she alleged that her former partner engaged in “harassment and threats” that harmed her relationship with her ...