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Restraining Orders

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Laws current as of July 8, 2024

Can I get a restraining order against a same-sex partner?

In Oregon, you may apply for a Family Abuse Prevention Act restraining order against a current or former same-sex partner as long as the relationship meets the requirements listed in Am I eligible to file for a Family Abuse Prevention Act restraining order?  You must also be the victim of an act of domestic abuse, which is explained here What is the legal definition of domestic abuse in Oregon?