In a proceeding for an OFP under the Domestic Abuse Act, the court may provide the following relief, upon notice and hearing:
- Restrain the abusing party from committing acts of domestic abuse;
- Exclude the abusing party from the dwelling which the parties share or from the residence of the petitioner;
- Exclude the abusing party from a reasonable area surrounding the dwelling or residences;
- Award temporary custody or establish temporary visitation with regard to minor children of the parties on a basis which gives primary consideration to the safety of the victim and the children;
- Establish temporary support for minor children or a spouse and order the withholding of support from the income of the person obligated to pay the support;
- Upon request of the petitioner, provide counseling or other social services for the parties, if married, or if there are minor children;
- Order the abusing party to participate in treatment or counseling services;
- Award temporary use and possession of property and make other orders regarding property;
- Exclude the abusing party from the place of employment of the petitioner or otherwise limit the abusing party’s access to the petitioner at the petitioner’s place of employment;
- Order the abusing party to pay restitution to the petitioner;
- Order the continuance of all currently available insurance coverage without change in coverage or beneficiary designation; or
- Order, in its discretion, other relief it deems necessary for the protection of a family or household member, including orders or directives to the sheriff or constable.
Relief that is granted by the order is for a fixed period of time, not to exceed one year, except when the court determines a longer fixed period is appropriate.