Restraining Orders & Legal Protection Document Preparation in California

Restraining Orders & Legal Protection Document Preparation in California

Seeking a restraining order can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already dealing with a difficult situation. California's courts provide several types of protective orders for people facing harassment, abuse, stalking, or threats - but the paperwork required to request one must be filled out correctly and completely before a judge can act.

At Ashlar LDA, Inc., we prepare the court documents you need to file a restraining order petition in California. Our role is to help you get the paperwork right so you can take your next step with confidence. We are Legal Document Assistants, not attorneys. We do not provide legal advice, evaluate the strength of your case, or appear in court on your behalf. All documents are prepared based on the information and instructions you provide.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. For crisis support and referrals, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233.

Restraining Order & Legal Protection Document Services

We prepare documents for the following types of California protective order proceedings:

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Documents

A Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) is available to people who have experienced abuse, threats, harassment, or stalking by someone they have had a close personal relationship with. This includes current or former spouses, domestic partners, dating partners, and certain close family members.

The DVRO process in California begins with filing a petition that describes what happened and what protections you are requesting. If the court finds sufficient reason, a temporary emergency order can be issued the same day, before the other party is notified. A full hearing is then scheduled where both parties may appear.

We prepare the complete petition package, including the request form, your written description of the abuse or harassment, and any supporting attachments you want to include. All content is based on the information you provide to us.

• DV-100 Request for DVRO - the primary petition form describing the abuse and requesting specific orders
• DV-109 Notice of Court Hearing - the form that schedules the hearing and notifies the respondent
• DV-110 Temporary Restraining Order - the emergency order the court may issue while the case is pending
• DV-130 Restraining Order After Hearing - the longer-term order issued after the court hearing

Civil Harassment Restraining Order Documents

A Civil Harassment Restraining Order (CHRO) is used when the harassment or threats come from someone who is not a close family member or intimate partner. Common situations include neighbors, coworkers, acquaintances, or strangers who are engaging in repeated harassment, stalking, or threatening behavior.

To qualify for a civil harassment restraining order in California, the conduct must involve harassment that is unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or a pattern of conduct that seriously alarms or annoys the petitioner with no legitimate purpose. The petitioner must show substantial emotional distress.

We prepare the CH-100 petition package and related forms based on the facts you describe. The documents include the petition itself, the description of incidents, and any orders you are requesting, such as stay-away or no-contact provisions.

Workplace Violence Restraining Order Documents

California allows employers to seek a workplace violence restraining order on behalf of an employee who has been subjected to violence or credible threats of violence at work. The employer acts as the petitioner and the employee is named as the protected person.

This type of restraining order is filed using the WV-100 series of forms. It can prohibit the restrained person from coming to the workplace, contacting the employee, or engaging in further threatening conduct. A temporary order can be issued before a hearing if there is sufficient basis for immediate protection.

We prepare the complete employer petition package based on the incident information and employee details you provide. This service is available to businesses of all sizes that need to take action to protect a staff member from a credible threat.

How Our Restraining Order Document Process Works

1. Tell us about your situation

   Describe the incidents of harassment, abuse, or threats that have occurred. Provide dates, locations, the name of the restrained person, and the type of protection you are requesting.

2. We prepare the court forms and supporting documents

   Based on the information you provide, we prepare the appropriate petition package, including the request form, incident description, and any additional attachments you want to include.

3. Review the completed documents

   Look over the prepared forms carefully to make sure they accurately reflect what happened and what you are asking the court to order.

4. Have the documents Filed with the court and attend your hearing

   Take the completed documents to the appropriate courthouse to file. We can assist if needed with the filing. You are responsible for all court appearances. The court will set a hearing date and you will need to arrange proper service on the respondent which we can also facilitate.

Who Uses Our Restraining Orders & Legal Protection Services

• Individuals seeking domestic violence protection from a current or former partner, spouse, or family member who has been abusive, threatening, or harassing
• People experiencing harassment or stalking by a neighbor, acquaintance, or other person who does not qualify as a domestic partner or close family member
• Employers who need to file a workplace violence restraining order to protect an employee from a credible threat of violence at work
• Respondents who have been served with a restraining order petition and need help preparing a written response before the court hearing
• People with an existing restraining order who need renewal documents prepared before the current order expires