How do I file and get a restraining order online in California for free

Overview   Filing is the process of submitting your case documents with a court. Whether you can file your restraining orders online depends on the type of restraining order you’re applying for and the county where you’re filing at. Filing involves delivering your case documents to the Superior Court, then the clerk reviews that the…

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Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Tacoma and Pierce County in Washington

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:47 amOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements.  It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…

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Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) at the Spokane County in Washington

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:16 amOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements.  It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…

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Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) at the King County in Washington

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:11 amOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements.  It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…

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Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Washington

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:42 amOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements.  It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…

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Civil Protection Orders in the Washington State

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:54 am Overview   A civil protection order in the Washington State is a kind of restraining order, governed by Washington state law (as opposed to Federal Law). The name of similar legal orders varies from state to state. However, the basic idea is the same which is…

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How do I get a Relief from Abuse Order in Vermont?

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 01:07 amIntroduction Relief from Abuse order is a kind of restraining order in Vermont for domestic situations. It is governed by the state’s Superior Courts. The formal name and fine print of restraining orders varies from state to state but the basic idea is the same: a judge…

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How do I Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Kansas?

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:43 amOverview A Domestic Violence Order is an order that can protect a person from domestic and family violence by setting out rules that the other person must follow. It can help to keep you safe by making it illegal for that person to break those rules or…

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How do I Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Wisconsin?

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:38 amOverview A “Restraining Order” also known as a “Domestic Abuse Injunction” is a civil court order that provides protection from physical or sexual harm caused by force, or threat of harm from a family or household member. You can obtain a restraining order in any Circuit court…

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How do I get a Protection from Abuse Order in Maine?

Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:50 amIntroduction Protection from abuse order is a kind of restraining order in Maine for domestic situations. It is governed by the state’s District courts and Superior Courts. The formal name and fine print of restraining orders varies from state to state but the basic idea is the…

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