What protections can I get in a protection order?
An ex parte temporary protection order or a final protection order can do the following:
- order the abuser to:
- not restrain you or restrict your freedom (liberty);
- not threaten, assault, bother, attack, or otherwise disturb you;
- not contact you in any way;
- be removed (excluded) from your home regardless of who owns the home;
- stay away from any specific place;
- not have or buy a firearm;
- not be in contact with, hurt, or kill any household pet owned or held by you, the abuser, or any family or household member who lives with either of you; and
- give you:
- temporary custody of any minor children for up to 90 days;
- sole possession of any household pet that is owned or held by you, the abuser, or any family or household member who lives with either of you; and
- anything else that the judge believes is necessary for your safety.1
Whether a judge orders any or all of the above depends on the facts of your case.
1 NE R.S. §§ 42-924(1); 42-925(1)