How to get a restraining order on behalf of a child.

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Get a restraining order for a child

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

legal custody or guardianship of the child

Step1

If you have legal custody/ guardianship of a child you can file to get a restraining order on behalf of the child. Sometimes people will seek a restraining order because the child has been abused by the other biological parent or is an immediate threat to the child. You can also seek to get a restraining order on behalf of a child is your child is in a dating relationship with a person and that person is abusing them. You can also get a restraining order on a family member or friend who has been abusing the child.

Step2

There needs to be a clear relationship between the parties and the child needs to be in immediate harm and danger from the other party.

Step3

To do so you will need to go to your local Probate and Family Court or Police Department.