what sort of things do you have to provide to obtain a restraining order? I would think you would have to show proof you were in danger correct?
I am not a lawyer!
However, as I understand it, in my state Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) are presented to a judge with a sworn statement as to the reasons it is being sought. Judges in my state generally grant these without question.
As soon as the target of the TRO is served, they can file for a hearing, which has to take place pretty quickly; I think it is within three or five days, something like that.
At the hearing, both parties present their evidence and the judge issues a decision. That decision can be to remove the TRO, extend it for a period of time or change the TRO in some way.
If the judge finds that the petitioner (the person who petitioned for the TRO) cannot present evidence to back up their allegations, it ain't pretty. Judges really, really don't like to be manipulated. It's called "abuse of process" and petitioners can actually go to jail for contempt of court.
So the vast majority of lawyers make sure that their clients can present adequate proof at hearing. Because if their client cannot present such proof, it is not unheard of for the judge to take it out on the lawyer as well.
The moral of the story is: don't lie to or try to mess with a judge, they really don't like it and they can make you regret it.