Yes. While the duration of the initial 50B order may not exceed one year, you have the ability to request a renewal of the order. You must file your request for the renewal prior to the expiration of the original order. This renewal will extend the time that the 50B is in place for a fixed period of time that doesn’t exceed 2 years from the time of the initial filing. However, any custody provision in your protective order cannot last more than one year. To renew a restraining order, you must show the Court that there is “good cause” for the Court to review the protective order. One way that good cause exists, is if the defendant has violated the original order and you still remain in fear of the defendant. However, a new act of domestic violence is not required.