can someone file a restraining order "just because"?

[jakfon]

Hi - My father has been deceased for almost 25 years. I am going to be 44 years old this Wednesday. I have been under the impression my mother was the sole beneficiary of my trust from my dad until her death. I recently read my dad's trust, and it says the entire trust should have gone to me at age thirty. My mom has her own trust/living will, and does not rely on my dad's for anything. My mom has, from time to time, helped me out financially, but my half sister, already having inherited two and a half million from the death of her father, doesn't want my mom helping me any more, and says she is getting a restraining order to stop me from "upsetting" my mom. My mom has helped on real estate purchases and small gifting for thirty eight years of my life, and now, when it's critical, said yes, then no, causing me to lose a huge amount of money with foreclosure proceedings beginning on my home because of it. I have worked full time my entire life and have three children. My work involves a clean background check. Is it legal for my sister to obtain a restraining order when I've never threatened my mom?

[kristinmadison]

No, to get a restraining order you have to say that the person in question hurt you or threatened you. There may be a temporary restraining order issed and you will be given a court date and be able to dispute it

[camper12]

A person has to present reasonable grounds for a restraining order. "Just because" is not a good reason. If she is able to come up with some sort of convincing truth that you are a threat to your mother, then it is possible. But it doesn't seem like she has much of a case in this situation.