Restraining Orders, What are They and What do They do?

[Depression = 72% of members]

Just curious what kind of experience others here have with restraining orders, also known as Orders of Protection in most states in the U.S.

[beatricex]

Just curious what kind of experience others here have with restraining orders, also known as Orders of Protection in most states in the U.S.

[Turkish]

Moved back and responding to bump it to the top.

[BigOof]

With a BPD, maybe better questions are how are they used by BPDs and how should you use them?

Q: How does a BPD use a (temporary) restraining order?
A: As a tool for evicting you and robbing you of any shared belongings.

Q: How should you use them? 
A: As a pathway for criminal charges.

Others please chime in with what they've experienced.

[beatricex]

Hi BigOof,
Thank you but the thread was intended for the Parents With board.  I'm curious if a BPD parent has served anyone here with one, or...if anyone has successfully served a parent.  The poll was just to get an idea of if it even happens.  Then I wanted to ask for details of how it was possible to even do it.  I mean, what does one have to prove to get a restraining order against their Mom? 

My BPD mom used to grab me by my ponytail and swing me around as a kid.  I guess if she came to my house and did that (uninvited, after I asked her not to show up), then maybe I'd have a pretty good case against her?  I'm not sure that a text dual would be enough, however, unless there were actual threats of bodily harm made.  I don't know though, hence the poll.

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