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Child Abuse Restraining Orders |
| If a minor child has
been a victim of child abuse he/she may be eligible to file for a
child abuse restraining order. This order is a paper signed by
the judge that orders the abuser to stay away from the child or
face serious legal consequences. |
| To get a child abuse
restraining order, the minor child must be a victim of child abuse
as defined by law. In Wisconsin, the definition of child abuse
includes: |
| ►Intentional
physical injury inflicted on a child |
| ►Sexual
intercourse or sexual contact with a child |
| ►Sexual
exploitation of a child |
| ►Intentionally
causing a child to listen to or view sexual activity |
| ►Exposing
genitals or public area to a child |
| ►Permitting,
allowing, or encouraging a child to work in prostitution |
| ►Emotional
damage that parents or guardians neglected or refused to get
treatment |
| ►Manufacturing
methamphetamine in the child’s home or in the presence of a child. |
| ►Serious
physical harm to an unborn child and the risk of serious physical
harm once the |
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child is born by the mother’s use of alcohol or controlled
substances |
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
| Who can obtain the
child abuse restraining order for a child? |
| Children may petition
the court themselves; otherwise a parent, stepparent or legal
guardian may do so for them. |
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| How do I obtain a
child abuse restraining order? |
| See instructions for
the domestic
abuse restraining order. |
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| If the petition is
granted, how long will my order be effective? |
| On the day of the
hearing you will ask the judge to turn the temporary order into
final child abuse restraining order which can last for 2 year or
until the child turns 18 whichever comes first. |
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For more information please contact us at: |
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608-325-6489 or email us by clicking below |
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Email
- Green Haven Family Advocates |
