A Protection from Abuse Order is a court order that can help protect against anyone who has been violent or made threats to you or your children.
In Maine, they can be temporary orders of 21 days or “permanent” orders of two years.
Most commonly, protection orders are issued against:
- A spouse or ex-spouse
- A cohabitant or someone you used to cohabitate with
- A current or ex-partner
- A stalker or person who has sexually assaulted you
- A person who has threatened to use explicit photos of you
Extended family members or care workers of over 60-year-olds who are dependent on others or incapacitated
Plaintiffs, who are classified as the victim, often include spouses, children, family members, roommates, or current or former romantic partners.
