Is English your first language or is ADD the problem?
She requested the restraining order, the court does not volunteer it.
When somebody demands the protection of government with the associated threat of violence and death attached (enforceable by LEOs), they damned well better be serious about it.
Absolutely. Considering that those under "protective orders" are immediately relieved of all firearms, the stakes are higher than many realize.
Such orders are sometimes necessary, but all need to be taken with utmost seriousnes.