Can my dad file a restraining order on my boyfriend just because he doesn't want me to see him?

Question

If he does lie about me being abused and stuff, will they like contact me and ask me about it? Or do they just take people's words? I mean you MUST have to have some kind of proof or something.

Answer 1

Your dad would have to prove that your boyfriend is a threat to your safety before he could get a restraining order.

Answer 2

no im pretty sure u have to have a very good reason 4 it to get one

Answer 3

Age is a factor too! yours and his and not necessarily the difference.

If your too young, your father has a right to ask for protection for you!

If he is too old or has been in trouble...Same!

Then if he tells him to stay off the property a trespass order may be issued. If he breaks that then a full protection order would be possible.

Answer 4

If you are underage. (under 18)., I beleive your father can make legal decisions on your behalf. This would include filing a legal motion to have someone restrained from coming within a certain distance of you.  More likely he could have the person restrained form coming near his property.

But you are also correct that he would have to cite a reason for the order. It may be as simple as he is not underage and you are - or it may be complex. It would be tough for him to do - but with the right lawyers - it it possible.

Listen to your Dad! Don't let it get that far. Your Dad has experience adn instincts that go way beyond your experience. Find out exactly what his concerns are.

Talk to him! tell him you appreciate he is doing this because he cares. Show respect for his point of view, and he may gain some for yours.

The best solution is for you two to work it out - and perhaps wait until you are a bit older to date.

If your dad is way off line, you may be stuck having to wait until you are old enough to live on your own.

But, it's his house, so his rules (within reason).

Answer 5

I imagine it is possible. I suggest you just talk to your dad. Find out why he wants to legally restrain your boy friend. If he wont budge, than call him on his bluff.

Answer 6

iz your boyfriend older than you?

Answer 7

Why doesn't your dad want you to date this guy?  Before you decide that your dad can't do anything about it, you need to give serious, calm, and unemotional consideration to your dad's complaints about your boyfriend.  For example:  are you below the age of consent for your state (which can be 16, 17, or 18)?  Is your boyfriend older than 18?  Your dad might be able to have him arrested for statutory rape.  You need to find out what your state's laws are regarding the age of consent, and when s*x with a minor who is OVER the age of consent can still be illegal.

As for going to court and asking for a restraining order - your dad has to convince the judge that your boyfriend poses a danger to you or to your family.  What does your dad know about your boyfriend that would convince an outsider that your boyfriend is a danger?

Your dad could be a total nutcase wacko for all I know, in which case no amount of listening to him or reasoning with him is going to do any good.  BUT, chances are, your dad is just a dad.  He's worried about his baby girl, he knows how guys are because he was a horny young guy not so very long ago, and he doesn't trust boys around you.  That's normal.  But something about your boyfriend has set him off.  Listen to your dad's reasons - REALLY listen.  Let him have his say, even if you can only listen to him in 10 minute increments and it takes 2 weeks for him to say everything that's on his mind.  Once you know what your dad's upset about, you can start dealing with his concerns before he reaches the point where he does something drastic just to get your attention.

Answer 8

No, well if you are already in your right age.  

Answer 9

only if he lies saying u r being abused and such..

Answer 10

no, i don't think he can file a restraining order on your boyfriend just because he doesn't want you to see him.

he has to have a good excuse like he's abusing you or something but he's not.

and if he lies and says your boyfriend is abusing you, he needs to show them some sort of proof that tells them that your boyfriend is abusing you or something.