What does a Massachusetts Restraining Order Do?

There can be a variety of Orders including if the Defendant not abuse the Plaintiff; that the Defendant not contact the Plaintiff; the Defendant stay away from the Plaintiff; the Defendant vacate immediately the household and that the Defendant remain away from the house or workplace.  A Restraining Order can also award the Plaintiff temporary custody of minor child(ren) and it can order the Defendant to pay temporary child support.  It can also order the Defendant to pay compensation for loss as suffered as the result of abuse; order information being impounded such as the Plaintiff’s address; order the Defendant from refraining abusing or contacting the Plaintiff’s child and recommend to the Defendant that the Defendant attend a batters intervention program.

Further, anyone who owns a firearm must turn them over to their local police department.