Order to Show Cause for Preliminary Injunction and TRO. A checklist of practical steps for obtaining a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order in New York State Supreme Court.There are three types of injunctions: Permanent injunctions, Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. The petition that you file for an order of protection is called a "family offense petition. " Carefully fill out the petition. Key Elements of the Order. The form of the order follows in a straightforward way from its nature. Consult the rules and caselaw that govern in the court where you are filing the pleading. An example is a court order that prevents a party from posting content on social media platforms about the other party. The type of injunction that you can file depends on your relationship with the other person and what has happened.