Restraining Orders

To get a child abuse restraining order, a minor child (under the age of 18) must be the victim of child abuse, which is defined in Wisconsin as:

• intentional physical injury inflicted on a child (injuring a child on purpose);
• sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a child;
• sexual exploitation of a child;
• intentionally causing a child to listen to or view sexual activity;
• exposing one’s genitals or pubic area to a child;
• permitting, allowing, or encouraging a child into prostitution (as defined by law);
• emotional damage for which parents or guardians neglected or refused to get treatment;
• trafficking of a child;
• manufacturing (making) methamphetamine:
  • in the physical presence of a child, or
  • in a child’s home, or
  • under any other circumstances where the child may see, smell or hear the drug being made; or
• a pregnant woman who regularly uses alcohol or drugs and causes either serious physical harm to the unborn child or the risk of serious physical harm to the child when born.¹

¹ Wis. Stat. § 48.02(1)(a)-(gm)