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JANETS
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Cincinnati, OH. Is it possible in Ohio to obtain a restraining order against someone without filing an accompanying charge? I allowed a friend to temporarily live in my apartment with me while he got his life in order (he had a serious accident, loss of job/income, etc.). That was a year ago, he refuses to leave and won't get a job. I have literally supported him during this time, giving him food and shelter, paying his bills when he couldn't, while he repaid me by running up my phone bill, having uninvited guests in my home, and using my computer for "questionable" activities. He is also an alcoholic, and it was during a recent drinking binge that he verbally threatened me. Sober, he would not harm anyone, but he is a very nasty, hateful, angry drunk, and he has frightened me to the point I don't know what he'll do the next time he starts drinking. I don't want to file a criminal charge that would ruin his life or jeopardize his chances of getting a job, but I do want him out of my apartment and I want no further contact with him, since this threat. What can I do? Thanks in advance for any assistance or advice. Janet.