Oregon Domestic Violence & Abuse
Domestic Violence and Restraining OrdersDomestic violence is abuse between family or household members, or between partners in a dating or intimate relationship. If a person has been the victim of domestic violence, Oregon law provides immediate remedies to ensure safety through a restraining order.
Obtaining a Restraining Order To obtain a restraining order, the act of violence must place the person in fear of imminent physical harm. A petition for a restraining order must be filed within 180 days of the act of domestic violence. Restraining orders protect the victim of abuse from being contacted by the abuser in any way while the restraining order is in effect. This includes preventing physical contact as well as written or verbal communication. Under certain circumstances, restraining orders can also provide the victim with immediate financial assistance. If the abuser violates the terms of the restraining order, he or she may be arrested by law enforcement and criminally charged. |
Our Family Law Practice Areas
|