Upon finding a parent has committed domestic violence, child abuse or sexual abuse resulting in the conception of the child, the Court must consider additional protections for the child.
Once a restraining order is issued, the protected party can seek to modify it, and, after two years and other conditions, the restrained party can too.
A complete explanation of protection orders, from the grounds for issuance, how to obtain one (with links to forms), the legal effects of the order.