Attorney David L. Ruben explains Protective Orders and Peace Orders. People often refer to the term, Restraining Order, that term does not legally exist in Maryland, it is legally called Protective Order and Peace Order. Protective Order is for people generally living in the same home or people that share children. Peace Orders are generally for neighbors or ex-girlfriends/boyfriends. If you feel that anyone is abusing you verbally or physically in anyway, you are entitled to a Protective Order or Peace Order and David L. Ruben can assist you in filing for either of these. Contact David@RubenLaw.com.