Blog Post: Can I Get a Restraining Order — and How Fast?
Posted: May 15, 2025
Can I Get a Restraining Order — and How Fast?

Feel unsafe? Learn how restraining orders work, who qualifies, and how to get protection quickly.

If someone is threatening, harassing, or stalking you — you have the right to ask the court for protection.

Let’s talk about restraining orders: what they do, who qualifies, and how fast you can get one.

It can legally require someone to:

  • Stay away from you (home, work, school)
  • Stop contacting or harassing you
  • Move out of your shared residence

Violating it can lead to arrest.

Anyone who feels unsafe — often due to:

  • Domestic violence
  • Stalking or threats
  • Sexual harassment
  • Elder or dependent abuse

We’ll walk you through:

  • Which type of order applies
  • How to fill out court forms
  • What to expect at a hearing

You don’t need to face fear alone. The law can help — and so can Vikk.