Q: Report emotional abuse and request restraining order child just turned 18
Step mother emotionally abused my daughter for over 3 years, my daughter turned 18 on September 2022 and she moved out and went not contact with father and stepmother. Daughter is in therapy due to the mental abuse and suffers from depression, anxiety and panic attacks, daughter wants to report the emotional abuse and obtain a restraining order against stepmother so she never comes close to her ever again. We still share 50/50 with father of a special need son, my daughter want to leave on record the abuse she suffered in that house because we are afraid stepmother will start abusing special need son. Son already came with a bruise made by the stepmother. What’s the steps my daughter has to follow to report the emotional abuse and request the restraining order?
A:
She can go to the nearest superior courthouse and request the protective order. That will only be in effect for two years though.
As for reporting emotional abuse, she should contact the Department of Child Safety.
If you are looking to modify legal decision-making and parenting time, you can file a Petition to Modify with the Court.
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