This summary will BRIEFLY describe how to file an order to show cause with a temporary restraining order on a new case. This summary will BRIEFLY describe how to file an order to show cause with a temporary restraining order on an existing case.It's easy to get a temporary order. For a protection order, you simply need to state you fear for your safety. In these cases, the district attorney can request an order of protection for the victim. The forms asks victims to explain why they are seeking protection and to describe the abuse they've suffered. Here's the thing about the court system: unless you have a lawyer or experienced advocate guiding you through it, no one tells you what to expect. Since 1978, Breslow Law Offices have been protecting the rights of victims throughout New Jersey, with offices in Ocean County and Essex County.