What is the difference between a protection from abuse restraining order and a civil restraining order?
  1. A protection from abuse restraining order must meet certain relationship requirements and actual abuse must have occurred.
  2. A civil restraining order can prevent someone from selling, disposing, entering certain property or doing something specific until a determination is made by the court.

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1. How do I get a divorce?
2. Where do I get forms to file for a divorce?
3. I was served with a summons and petition for divorce. What should I do?
4. How can I get my child support lowered or increased?
5. Who can help me collect my child support?
6. Who do I contact about my child support payments?
7. What is my child support balance or my arrearage?
8. What is the difference between a protection from abuse restraining order and a civil restraining order?
9. How can I file a petition for protection from abuse to get a restraining order?
10. How can I file a petition for protection from stalking or sexual assault to get a restraining order?
11. When the court orders child support to be paid, why don’t they implement collection actions?
12. How can I get custody of my children?
13. Who do I contact to help me fill out garnishment papers for a wage withholding?