What is involved in seeking a restraining order?

Question

I would like to seek a restraining order against my roommate's ex. Sounds weird, but because my roommate also works with me, she is always coming around and while trying to be desperate to him, is a total ***** to me. She's come to the restaurant where we work, called a manager over to complain about me trying to say I messed with her food (which I didn't) Luckly my managers know better than to believe her, but the point is she has tried to put my job in jeoprady. She has also has come to our apartment complex at 3am trying to get into our apartment to see him. The police had to escort her from the building after she was making threats (he was asleep, I had to deal with all this drama) So basically I'd like to know where and how to go about getting a restraining order to keep her away from my work and my home. I've tried talking to my roommate but he seems to think that it doesn't concern me, however her behavior has forced me to get involved.

Answer 1

It depends on what State you live in. I have one on my ex husband in Chicago. You have to have good cause first (you do have some). Go to your courtroom and file a petition for an Order. (about $150 or so) its good to have a lawyer also. If its worth puttin that kind of money into it. You will have to make a court appearance too. The only problem is they will ask if she is a threat to you and what has she done to threaten your life. We know she could be, but the law sees it different. Keep calling the police on her when she appears at you door and file a report on her everytime she does. Otherwise, get rid of your room mate... Lotsa luck

Answer 2

Filing complaints with the police to start with. They will help you throught the process to get the restraining order in place throught the courts. Hey, maybe if you're lucky, the police can catch her doing something really stupid and then she'll be in jail. She's pretty much a stalker anyway, and we all know that stalkers are psycho and should be committed in an institution of some type or other. The police may believe that she needs to be put away to protect you and even herself.