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New Hampshire Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Protective orders<\/span> in New Hampshire<\/span> are issued by courts upon the request of an individual who feels legitimately threatened by another person’s actions. Protective orders<\/span> are often used to protect the victims of domestic violence<\/span> or stalking. The person named in the\u00a0protective order<\/span>\u00a0is required to avoid contact and to remain away from the person seeking the order for a specified period of time.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For victims of domestic violence<\/span> and stalking, help in thwarting their abuser is essential. New Hampshire<\/span> offers relief through protective orders<\/span><\/a>. Also referred to as restraining orders<\/span>, these orders of protection<\/span> focus on keeping abusers away from their victims. In some instances, they can decide on issues such as temporary custody<\/span> of minor children<\/span>, prohibiting the possession of firearms, and more.<\/p>\n

While not foolproof, New Hampshire<\/span> protective orders<\/span> can prove quite effective. This guide will discuss the types of orders available, show what they can do, and explain how to apply for the one you need<\/a>. Read on for a better understanding of restraining orders<\/span> in New Hampshire<\/span>.<\/p>\n

New Hampshire<\/span> Protective Orders<\/span> – Types of Orders Available<\/h2>\n

The two protective orders<\/span> offered by New Hampshire<\/span> are almost identical in the way they function. Both provide relief through provisions tailored to each victim’s needs<\/a>. All orders include no contact and stay-away conditions for the abuser. Let’s take a look at what each order consists of.<\/p>\n

New Hampshire<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Protective Order<\/span><\/h3>\n

Domestic violence<\/span> occurs when certain abusive acts occur between people who are household members<\/span>, family members<\/span>, or intimate partners<\/span>. These crimes of power and control<\/a> are committed by an abuser to dominate their victim. By keeping the abuser and the victim apart, protective orders<\/span> attempt to break the toxic cycle of violence and abuse.<\/p>\n

Domestic violence<\/span> can’t occur between strangers. People and relationships that New Hampshire<\/span> considers family members<\/span>, household members<\/span>, and intimate partners<\/span><\/a> are the following:<\/p>\n