Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife seeks restraining order blocking contact with his lawyer, court filings say

A lawyer for Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller, has filed for a restraining order aimed at blocking Miller from contacting Moreno’s attorney, CBS News reported on July 31, 2026. The filing comes amid ongoing allegations of abuse made by Moreno, which Miller denies.

According to the CBS News report, the request seeks an order that would prevent Miller from communicating directly with or through designated channels with Moreno’s lawyer. Moreno’s legal team argued the order is necessary to limit contact during the dispute, while Miller has publicly denied the abuse allegations.

CBS News reported that the restraining-order application is tied to concerns about Miller’s communication with Moreno’s legal representation. The filing’s focus is procedural and limited to the requested contact restrictions, rather than resolving the underlying allegations in criminal or civil terms, the report indicates.

The request also reflects a legal step often used to address safety and due-process concerns in disputes involving alleged misconduct and active litigation. If granted, such orders can impose enforceable restrictions backed by the court, typically with potential contempt consequences for violations.

Miller’s denial of the allegations remains a central part of the record described in the report. The restraining-order request, while not an adjudication of abuse claims on the merits, is designed to control contact and reduce potential escalation while the legal process continues.

It remains unclear from the CBS News account what court will ultimately hear the request, what specific terms (if any) a judge may impose, or whether the judge will hold a hearing before issuing temporary relief. Those determinations depend on the court’s scheduling, the parties’ submissions, and the applicable state restraining-order standards.

As of the report, the next procedural step would be for the court to review the filing and decide whether to issue an order, whether any temporary measures are warranted, and what restrictions, if any, should apply to Miller’s communications involving Moreno’s attorney.