Sometimes restraining orders are required in the context of a divorce.  Restraining orders provide a civil remedy that a victim can use to increase their safety and to hold the offender accountable.  It is a court order that prohibits contact and/or certain behavior directed to the person needing protection. 

Three types of restraining orders exist and apply in various circumstances, depending on the relationship between parties.  A dometic abuse restraining order can be issued if someone you are related to or with whom you share a certain relationship with has intentionally caused you physical pain, injury or illness; has impaired your physical condition; has made you the victim of any Wisconsin sexual assault law; or threatened to harm you physically or sexually.  A harassment restraining order can be issued if a person attempts, threatens or does strike, shove, kick or otherwise subject you to physical contact; or repeatedly acts in a harassing or intimidating manner toward you for no legitimate purpose.  A child abuse restraining order is far less commonly issued in the context of divorce than either a domestic abuse or harassment restraining order.

Balisle & Roberson, S.C. can help you seek a restraining order or can assist you if there is already a restraining order or injunction in place.