Restraining Orders & Injunctions
Updated October 24, 2009
Domestic Abuse and Harassment restraining orders and injunctions under Chapter 813 of the Wisconsin Statutes are not Family Court Matters, but may be related to such matters. There are special forms needed to get a court order under Chapter 813. These orders are sometimes referred to as "Protective Orders". A Temporary Restraining Order is a short-term order, and Injunction is generally for a period of months or years.
There are certain restraining orders that are automatically put into effect in divorce actions; if those are insufficient under the circumstances you may also apply for a restraining order or injunction. In Green County, requests for Domestic Abuse and Harrassment Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions are heard by a Circuit Court Judge.
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Choosing which type of injunction to apply for
Chapter 813, Wisconsin Statutes:
Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunction Forms
These forms can be found at the Wisconsin Circuit Court Forms site under "Civil"
These checklists may be helpful:
Checklist for Temporary Restraining Orders (Domestic Abuse)Checklist for Temporary Restraining Orders with Request for Waiver of Fees (Harassment)Checklist for Temporary Restraining Orders without Request for Waiver of Fees (Harassment)Checklist for Temporary Restraining Orders (Child Abuse)Other information: