Filing PPO

Types of Personal Protection Orders


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A personal protection order, or PPO, (frequently referred to as a "restraining order") is a Circuit Court order that protects victims of violence or stalking.

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What is a PPO?

In Michigan, a Personal Protection Order (PPO) is the equivalent of a restraining order. The purpose is to protect a person from being harassed, assaulted, molested, stalked or hurt in any way by another person. The parties involved in a PPO action are called petitioner and respondent. The petitioner is the party seeking the protection of the PPO and the respondent is the party against whom the PPO is sought.

Which Type of PPO is Right for Me?

In Michigan, there are three main types of PPOs – domestic relationship PPOs, nondomestic relationship PPOs, and nondomestic relationship sexual assault PPOs. During your free initial consultation, one of our experienced attorneys will help you determine which PPO is right for your situation and help you through every step of the process.

Domestic Relationship PPO

To get a domestic relationship PPO you must show the court that the abuser is likely to assault or threaten, harass, or stalk you. You also need to show that a domestic relationship exists between you and the abuse. You have a domestic relationship with the abuser if the abuser is:

Nondomestic PPO

The purpose of a nondomestic PPO is to protect you from stalking and/or Cyberstalking when you do not have a domestic relationship with the abuser. To get a nondomestic PPO, you must show there have been at least two incidents of stalking or Cyberstalking.

Nondomestic Sexual Assault PPO

The purpose of a nondomestic sexual assault PPO is to protect you from a person who has sexually assaulted you, or a person who has threatened to sexually assault you, when you do not have a domestic relationship with that person.

What Can a PPO Prohibit?

The specific protections included in a PPO depend on the type of PPO and the protections that are needed. At your free consultation, our experienced team of attorneys will help you determine the protections you need and advocate for your safety in court. Contact us today at (248) 290-0655 or contact us online.