Restraining Orders

Through an ex parte elder abuse protection order, a judge can order that the abuser:

• stop committing elder abuse or threatening to commit elder abuse;
• not contact you in any way that puts you in reasonable fear of injury;
• stay away from your home, place of work, or any other place;
• not live with you, no matter who owns the home;
• allow you to use a car or any other items, no matter who owns them;
• not use or transfer any of your property or money;
• give you a report on your income, debts, expenses, and other financial matters;
• not act as your guardian, conservator, or power of attorney;
• follow the instructions of your guardian, conservator, or power of attorney; and
• do anything else that the judge thinks is necessary for your safety or welfare.¹

In a final order, a judge can:

• grant all of the protections listed above; and
• order the abuser to:
  • return to you any money or property that the abuser has previously controlled;
  • pay money (damages) for any physical or financial injuries caused or pay for your attorney’s fees; and
  • not have any guns.²

¹ Ala. Code § 38-9F-8(b)
² Ala. Code § 38-9F-8(c)