I think domestic violence orders are used to get custody, and the upper hand in getting assets, and property.  Additionally, short term DV orders should not be public information. Partners attempting to retain apartments or homes, gain custody, and garnish wages and child support can and do use this process inappropriately, leaving a permanent record for the often innocent party to live with for life. Like I said, a travesty of Justice.  Short term DV orders should not be public information, and long term orders should have a fair bar of evidentiary findings.  That anyone can walk into a court house and get a restraining order just by saying they are fearful, and get public rulings based on impartial and biased testimony is a travesty of Justice and tramples on the constitutional rights of the accused. Short term DV orders are good and protect victims, and long tem orders when adjudicated fairly and comprehensive. .America needs a comprehensive, and fair Domestic Violence law overhaul.