Submits a verified affidavit, stating agreement to the vacation of the criminal provisions of the cohabitant abuse protective order. First, you will need to request an application from the necessary courthouse.The second step is to fill out any necessary forms. (4) "Ex parte child protective order" means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part. (5) "Protective order" means:. You can access the forms for a temporary protective order online and you do not need an attorney to do this. TROs are generally filed after an "ex parte" order from a judge. In most circumstances, the judge will not issue a Civil Restraining Order until after the plaintiff and defendant both have had a chance to tell their side. There is no fee for requesting a Protective Order. You have to fill out forms, file them with the court, and attend court hearings.