restraining order

A restraining order is a court order that limits what a person can do in any way the family court thinks is appropriate to your situation. The order might limit where a person can go, or who they can contact or communicate with. For example, it can say one or more of these things:

• your partner cannot come within 500 metres of you and your children
• your partner cannot talk to or contact you or your children except through an agency or another person
• your partner cannot come within 500 metres of your home and work