How can a 209A Restraining Order protect my child?

When you file a Complaint for a 209A Restraining Order you can ask for orders to protect your child.

You can ask the court to:

• give you custody of your child,
• order the defendant not to have contact with your child,
• order the defendant to stay away from your child’s school and daycare, and
• in the Probate and Family Court only, order supervised visitation.

See a sample 209A Complaint that asks the judge to protect your child.

To ask for a 209A order to protect your child, you need to show the judge why your child needs protection. Write all the reasons your child needs protection in the 209A affidavit.