Is it possible to get a restraining order on short notice against my adult children, who are claiming I am not able to

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Customer: Is it possible to get a restraining order on short notice against my adult children, who are claiming I am not able to handle my own affairs, have kept me essentially isolated in this facility through the Christmas and New Year Holidays, with any objection on my part met with complete isolation. Family members met with retaliation of no visits from them and threats and warnings to other family members to maintain my isolation. Is this not elder abuse in and of itself? Initially, they were even separating my dog from me, until I insisted that I would pursue whatever it took to get him here with me, and they would have to see to his needs being taken care of. I noted that your office may not be available for providing help until Jan 4.
JA: Is there ongoing abuse or harassment? How recent?
Customer: Ongoing in that I am being kept in this facility and the family member who was coming to help me was given threats of retaliation if she did this.
JA: Were the police called? What happened?
Customer: No, the police were not called. I just didn’t think it was appropriate. Is this the process I should use?
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Realistically, I can’t think of anything, however I’m pretty upset. I am 79 years old. I think my mind is sound, however am I the best judge? Online cognitive testing shows good results for my being of sound mind.
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Hello, my name is***** will be the attorney assisting you today. I know your situation is complicated. Please be patient if I do not respond within a few minutes as I may be completing another customer’s answer before getting back to this one, or may not be in front of my computer. Is there any additional information you think might be helpful?

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Yes, you would be able to go to the courthouse and file an emergency protective order.

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Well I am the elder! The courts are closed until Jan 4th I think. I want to retain the ability to act on my own behalf.
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No, the courts are open of emergency order of protections.

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Ok, will do this. Thank you so much.
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I will do that now. Thank you again.
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