These links contain forms and instructions for obtaining a protective order. A protective order is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a restraining order.Fill out a Protective Order before you go to court and bring it with you. To seek a protective order, either the applicant or the abuser must live in Dallas County, or an incident of violence must have occurred in Dallas County. This article tells you about temporary orders and temporary restraining orders (TROs) in family law cases. Filers in Dallas County can now e-file an Uncontested Divorce Without Children and Adult Name Changes through Guide and File! Reason(s) for Protective Order: (Mark all that apply). The Respondent committed family violence, dating violence, or child abuse. File this form when you and the other party cannot agree to a temporary arrangement for parenting, child support, or other issues before the final hearing date. Fill out a restraining order application.