May also order child support, order maintenance income, assign property to either party, and establish permanent child custody or use of family home. Can be obtained in superior court as part of a family law action such as a divorce, legal separation, custody action or paternity determination. A temporary restraining order can be filed at the time of a civil petition and signed by the judge effective until the preliminary hearing. Many persons obtain attorneys to represent them for this process. The county prosecutor or attorney general, when involved in paternity actions, may request a restraining order on behalf of the child.
Additional costs can include copy, service and attorneys fees.
Violator may be arrested. Possible criminal or contempt charges. Persons who are seriously alarmed, annoyed, or harassed by conduct which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose. Person does not need to have a relationship with the person harassing them. Prohibit harassment and contact of any kind.