Green Bay Restraining Order Attorneys

Threats, harassment, or abuse can make it difficult to manage daily life or take the next step in a family law case. A restraining order may provide legal protections that address specific conduct. Understanding the type of order available and the evidence needed can help you prepare.

Karp & Iancu assists people in Green Bay with restraining order matters and related family law concerns. Our attorneys can review what has happened, explain the court process, and help you present the relevant information. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Our Green Bay office is located at 340 North Broadway, Suite 440, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303. Call (414) 453-0800 to discuss your situation.

Types of Restraining Orders in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has different procedures for domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and individuals at risk. The appropriate petition depends on the relationship between the people involved, who needs protection, and the conduct at issue. The requirements are not identical for every type of order.

A domestic abuse petition may apply to certain family, household, or dating relationships. Other circumstances may call for a harassment petition or a petition protecting a child or an individual at risk. An attorney can help you understand which process fits the facts rather than choosing a form based only on its name.

Temporary Orders and the Injunction Hearing

The process typically begins with a petition describing why protection is requested. A court may issue a temporary restraining order when the legal requirements are met. A temporary order and a longer-term injunction are different stages of the process.

An injunction hearing gives the court an opportunity to consider evidence and hear from the parties. Service and hearing requirements matter. Your attorney can explain what needs to happen before the hearing, help organize your evidence, and prepare you to describe the relevant events clearly.

Preparing Information for Your Attorney

Specific details can be more useful than a general description of a difficult relationship. If it is safe to do so, gather information such as:

• A timeline of incidents, including dates, locations, and what occurred.
• Relevant messages, emails, voicemails, or photographs.
• Names of witnesses and any police report information.
• Existing restraining orders, custody orders, or other court papers.

Preserve original records where possible and discuss safe ways to provide them to your attorney. You do not need to confront the other person or put yourself at risk to collect evidence.

Restraining Orders and Parenting Arrangements

A restraining order matter may overlap with divorce, custody, or placement proceedings. Questions can arise about contact, exchanges, or compliance with more than one order. Bring all existing orders to your consultation so the restrictions can be reviewed together.

Do not assume that an informal agreement changes an order’s terms. If an arrangement is unclear or appears inconsistent with another order, ask for legal guidance about how to address it through the appropriate process.

Responding to a Restraining Order Petition

If you have been served with a petition or temporary order, read it carefully and comply with any restrictions that apply. Note the hearing date and seek advice promptly. Disagreeing with the allegations does not make an existing order optional.

An attorney can review the petition, explain your opportunity to respond, and help you prepare relevant records and testimony. Avoid contacting the petitioner in a way that may violate the order, including through another person.

Contact a Green Bay Restraining Order Lawyer Near You

Karp & Iancu can help you understand the next steps in a restraining order matter in Green Bay and Brown County. Contact our team to discuss your circumstances, any upcoming hearing, and the legal protections or response available in your case.

Learn more about restraining orders in Wisconsin.

Call (414) 453-0800 or request a consultation with Karp & Iancu in Green Bay.

Green Bay Legal Resources

Brown County Courthouse

100 S. Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-4110
Website: https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/circuit-courts/

Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court

100 S. Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-4155
Website: https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/clerk-of-circuit-court/general-information/

Green Bay Municipal Court

330 S. Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-3131
Website: https://www.greenbaywi.gov/497/Municipal-Court