What can a protective order grant a spouse regarding their residence?

A protective order can grant a spouse possession of their residence while excluding the other party, ensuring safety and providing the victim a secure environment. This is particularly relevant in situations of family violence, where remaining in the home can pose a risk to the victim due to the presence of the abuser.

This provision allows the victim to continue residing in their home without the threat of the abuser returning, ideally facilitating a safer living situation until further legal resolutions can be achieved. It underscores the focus of protective orders on the immediate safety of the affected individual rather than ownership rights or long-term housing arrangements.

In contrast, other options may imply outcomes that are not typically utilized in protective orders. For example, temporary ownership or shared custody would not generally apply as these concepts do not align with the primary goal of ensuring safety. Permanent eviction of all residents would exceed the scope of a protective order, as it primarily addresses the conduct and safety of specific parties rather than indiscriminately removing all occupants.