What is the name of your state (FL)? What is the differnce between a restraining order and a stay away order? I hit my spouse and was charged as domestic viloence but it was'nt what it seemed.The court but a stay away order on me but we stay together im trying to no will i go to jail for being around my spouse period or only if my spouse call the police saying im harming her,Do to the fact i have to wait for my court date and that can be months from now?