Petitions may be filed to shield oneself from domestic violence and other alleged offenses, but court orders are unenforceable if not served.

Ashley Kittelson did everything she could to keep herself safe from the years of physical and emotional abuse by her husband that she had documented. The 35-year-old International Falls, Minn., nurse ...

The accused individual challenged a criminal protective order during an arraignment hearing, arguing there was no probable ...

Anwar Hadid says he woke up to find a stranger in his bedroom late last year and is now asking a Los Angeles court to step in. The model has filed for a civil harassment restraining order, describing ...

The Colorado Supreme Court's majority ruled on Monday that a violation of a restraining order can always serve as a basis to find a defendant guilty of burglary, as well.

Domestic violence has no business hours. And those who fall victim to battery, abuse and stalking often need access to justice after the courthouse has closed for the day or week. But a new initiative ...

The Upper East Side's new 200-bed homeless shelter for women cannot open until the court lifts the stopgap.