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Michigan Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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A personal protective order<\/span> in Michigan<\/span> is issued by a court to protect victims of domestic violence<\/span>, sexual assault<\/span>, or stalking by restricting the abuser\u2019s contact with the victim. Abusers may have to surrender firearms, leave the home, and limit contact with children. Violating the protective order results in jail time and fines.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Victims of abuse in Michigan<\/span> may find relief through personal protection orders<\/span>. These court orders<\/span><\/a> use provisions to help keep abusers away from victims. They can also address issues such as temporary child custody, firearms possession, and more.<\/p>\n

Knowing which order your situation requires is important. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the personal protection orders<\/span><\/a> available in Michigan<\/span>, show how they work, and walk you through the process of getting one. Nobody should have to suffer continuous abuse. A Michigan<\/span> personal protection order<\/span> can help to end the nightmare.<\/p>\n

Michigan<\/span> Protective Orders Laws: Types of Orders<\/h2>\n

While similar in form and acquisition process<\/a>, there are noticeable differences between the personal protection orders<\/span> (PPOs<\/span>) available in Michigan<\/span>. Let’s see what each restraining order<\/span> does before showing you how to get the one you need.<\/p>\n

Michigan<\/span> Domestic Relationship <\/span>Personal Protection Order<\/span><\/h3>\n

A Michigan<\/span> domestic relationship <\/span>PPO<\/span> is designed to protect victims of domestic violence<\/span>. Domestic violence<\/span><\/a> occurs when certain abusive crimes happen between people sharing specific close and personal relationships. FindLaw’s Michigan<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Laws<\/a> article provides a detailed explanation of what domestic violence<\/span> is and the law in place to combat it.<\/p>\n

Family members and household members are one required element of a domestic violence<\/span> offense. The grouping includes family members, intimate relationships, and people who share a dwelling<\/a>:<\/p>\n