This summary will BRIEFLY describe how to file an order to show cause with a temporary restraining order on an existing case. Complaint and Request for Injunction. Download.This article defines preliminary injunction, details its elements and the hearing process, and includes a sample motion to download. If you are a victim of stalking, you can use this form to ask the court for a protective order prohibiting stalking. You should complete this form (giving as much detail as possible) and sign it. You should keep a copy for your records. If have any questions or need assistance completing this form, a court clerk or family law intake staff can help you. A temporary injunction is issued without notice to the respondent. The court will either deny or grant a temporary order effective for up to 14 days. After the petition is filed, the judge has discretion to issue a temporary injunction ex parte on the basis of the pleadings alone.