An Oregon Restraining Order, sometimes called a "FAPA order" (or Family Abuse Prevention Act) restraining order is a civil order that protects from abuse or injury from a family or member of a household.
Read MoreThe Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) provides for a means to have the court issue an order of protection against abuse for certain parties.
Read MoreOregon law has specific requirements to have a Stalking Protective Order (SPO) granted by the court. Fundamentally, you or a member of your immediate family (or household) must have been contacted by a person more than once in the past two years with specific requirements about the behavior
Read MoreGenerally, you should assume that if it's part of the public record, it can be discovered.
Read MoreThe Oregon Family Abuse Prevention Act offers a unique solution for victims of domestic violence. This blog post outlines how the law can provide protection from abuse without the need for divorce or other legal proceedings. If you're a victim or know someone who is, this post is a must-read.
Read MoreAfter a judge signs an Oregon restraining order, the protective order does not actually go into effect until the other party (the "Respondent") is served.
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