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Do You Need A Restraining Order?

Do you need to protect yourself against someone who is harassing you and won’t leave you alone or against a spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend who has committed acts of violence against you? If so, your best course of action may be to get a restraining order.

In Wisconsin, a restraining order is an order of a court that legally prevents a person from:

Coming into contact with another person
Being at that other person’s home, workplace or any other location the person may be temporarily
Harassing or threatening to commit physical violence against that person
Damaging or threatening to damage property of that person

While in college, attorney Jessa Nicholson worked at a domestic violence shelter, which encouraged her to seek a law degree so that she could advocate for individuals facing difficult times. Since that time, she has worked as a successful criminal defense and family lawyer. Whether you need to obtain or contest a restraining order, our firm can help.

How To Obtain A Restraining Order In Wisconsin

In legal terms, a restraining order is a temporary order of the court that can be granted by a judge or court commissioner after a person files a petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction. If the petition contains sufficient allegations, a temporary restraining order (TRO) will be granted and a hearing will be scheduled.

The TRO is in effect until the date of the hearing. At the hearing, a judge will determine whether or not to grant an injunction, which puts into more permanent effect the same or similar prohibitions as the TRO. An injunction can be in place for as long as four years. A person who violates the terms of a TRO or an injunction can face criminal charges.

You can learn more on the page Three Main Types of Restraining Orders.

How To Obtain A Restraining Order In Wisconsin

We will help you take action to become a part of your child’s life.

If there is someone who will not leave you or a family member alone, pursuing a restraining order and injunction may help. Additionally, if someone has taken out a restraining order against you, it’s important to protect yourself from having a court order in place against you based on allegations of things you didn’t do.

The Madison attorneys at Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., can assist you in obtaining or contesting a restraining order or injunction and protecting yourself, your family, your reputation and your future. Call us today for a free 30-minute initial consultation — 608-471-5003.