Family Law Term

Restraining Order (TRO/FRO)

Definition

TRO = Temporary Restraining Order (granted immediately, expires after hearing). FRO = Final Restraining Order (permanent until modified by court). Protects against domestic violence.

Related terms

Plenary Hearing
A full evidentiary hearing (like a mini-trial) where witnesses testify and evidence is presented. Required for contested custody and certain motion disputes.
Pro Se
Representing yourself in court without an attorney. Latin for "on one's own behalf." You have the right to represent yourself, but you're held to the same standards as an attorney.
Right of First Refusal
A provision in a parenting plan that requires a parent to offer the other parent childcare before using a babysitter or third party when they can't be with the child.
Status Conference
An informal court meeting where the judge checks on the progress of a case, discusses scheduling, and encourages settlement. Not a hearing: no testimony is taken.
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