In a world where safety and security are paramount, legal mechanisms like protective orders and restraining orders play crucial roles in shielding individuals from harm. However, the differences ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — Domestic violence survivors in Shreveport face a major hurdle: a 17-page packet of paperwork just to get protection from an abuser. Last week, the Shreveport City Council unanimously ...

A: Temporary restraining orders are, by their very nature, of limited duration. It sounds like you took the first step, went to court and got a temporary restraining order (or TRO), which is probably ...

District Court will now allow protective orders, also known as restraining orders, to be filed online in order to make the process safer for those suffering from domestic violence. Instead of having ...

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is an emergency measure you can file to obtain immediate protection from your abuser. This order can be issued without the abuser being present in court. The goal ...