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To answer your question:
If her parents can prove their case, yes, they can get a restraining order on behalf of their daughter, against you. When she turns eighteen, however, they no longer have a say in the matter. First, a TRO (temporary restraining order) would be granted for the period of about one week. After this, their case would be presented in a family court, where a judge will decide whether or not the order should be made final.
It's quite odd that your girlfriend's parents would want her to be with a twenty year old. It does not appear that they understand much of the law. A relationship between your girlfriend and a twenty year old would be very illegal. If you have done anything illegal then you ought to worry about charges being pressed, and a restraining order. It seems as though they are simply attempting to threaten you, however, which, come to think of it, is illegal. If you have not done anything to break the law, then I would not worry.
The only way her parents can get a restraining order against you is by accusing you, in good faith, of a crime or crimes that they believe you have committed. They would then have to prove their case in court. In my state, the defendent does not have to in any way prove his innocence, and the plaintiff must present nearly the entire case. I'm not sure how much things differ out of New Jersey.
If they decide to try this on you, remember that you are not obligated to speak to any police or detectives, no matter what they say. If they could arrest you they would do so immediately. If they wish to talk to you, you are quite fine, and you should deny speaking with them.
Sorry that you have to deal with what seem like loony parents of your girlfriend.
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