Where Do I Obtain a Restraining Order in Rhode Island? Family, District Or Superior Court?
Rhode Island Family Court Jurisdiction:
If the restraining order is against your husband or wife or ex husband or ex-wife or against a family member by blood or marriage then it should be filed in Rhode Island Family Court. If there is a pending Rhode Island divorce, then the restraining order against a spouse should be filed in Family Court. If the restraining order is against a person who you have a child with, then the restraining order should be filed in Family Court. A Restraining order filed by a Juvenile or against a Juvenile must be filed in Family Court. A restraining order brought by a parent on behalf of the minor children against another parent must be pursued in the Family Court.
Before obtaining a restraining order a person should Consult a Rhode Island lawyer. Please note that this article does not address the grounds necessary to obtain a restraining order. Article by
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David Slepkow is a Rhode Island Family lawyer concentrating in Divorce, Family Law, Restraining Orders, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Automobile / Car Accidents, Child Support, Custody and Visitation. David has been practicing since 1997 and is licensed in Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA). You can contact David Slepkow by calling 401-437-1100 or by visiting his website http://www.slepkowlaw.com Also please visit: Rhode Island Divorce, Child Support and Family Law Rhode Island Law Articles by a RI Lawyer