Dee's husband has been physically abusing her. She does not want to leave him or to force him to move out but she does want him to stop hitting her when he gets angry. Which of the following type of order should she seek?

A) a restraining order
B) a no-contact order
C) a stay away order
D) a criminal order


A

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