Does being pregnant make a difference to a restraining order?

If you are the restrained person, and pregnant, it should make no difference. If you are the person who sought and received the protective order, and pregnant, then it should make no difference. The father usually has no rights or responsibilities (for child support) until the baby is born. read more

No. You need to ask your lawyer what a restraining order is. You can’t go near her. For any reason. If you think your fatherly rights trump her safety and privacy, you can apply to the court to have an exception to the restraining order for the birth. read more

When you first get protection under the law, it is only temporary. The order is called a T.R.O. for Temporary Restraining Order. You must return to court on the date indicated in the T.R.O., which will be about 10 days later in most states. read more