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How to report stalking including cyberstalking and get a restraining order in California
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 01:31 am Stalking is generally defined as being followed without permission, and now there is online stalking of surveilling activities online. In California stalking is a crime i.e. you can report it to the police and they will take legal action against the person stalking you. However…
Read MoreHow do I get a domestic violence injunction against my sibling in Florida
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 05:57 am Many people do not come forward because of shame, embarrassment, and the lack of support they perceive they would receive or the heartbreak to the parents or other family members it may cause if they opened up about abuse or harassment from a sibling. Common situations…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Family Violence Protection Order in Texas?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 12:49 pmA Family violence protective order provides legal protection to those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and those in 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.…
Read MoreDr Bowen’s Response: How child custody works
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 05:11 amQuestion: How child custody works? Answer: English Hi! My name is Dr. Deirdre Bowen. I am a professor at the Seattle University School of Law. The information that I am about to provide to you should be taken as just that: information and not legal advice. People…
Read MoreComparison Between Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) And Protection Order in Missouri
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 04:43 pmHere is a comparison table between Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) and Protection Orders in Missouri: Aspect Criminal Protective Order (CPO) Protection Order Purpose Issued as part of a criminal case to protect the victim or witness from the defendant. Issued to protect individuals from domestic violence, stalking,…
Read MoreHow do I get a restraining order against my controlling in-laws
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 11:05 pm Overview of Domestic Violence Restraining Order for Controlling In Laws Many in laws particularly from certain cultures can be very involved in a person’s life, particularly for women from certain cultures where the in-laws live together as part of a joint family. For example a woman’s…
Read MoreCan I file for a Protection Order Online in Ohio?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 05:00 am Yes in Ohio state you can file for a Protection Orders online, by filling a copy of the official forms issued by the Supreme Court of Ohio, attach any evidence, and then by electronically filing (e-filing) the forms with your a court in your county.Create and…
Read MoreForeclosures, and Eviction Protections for Domestic Violence Victims in Kentucky
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:32 pmIn Kentucky, survivors of domestic violence have specific legal protections concerning housing, particularly regarding rental agreements. Here’s an overview: Rental Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors In 2017, Kentucky enacted legislation granting rights and protections to tenants affected by domestic violence. Key provisions include: Early Lease Termination: Tenants…
Read MoreCan I file for an Order of Protection Online in Arizona?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:53 amYes in Arizona, an Order of Protection can be requested by your county court online, informing the other party, attending a hearing, and presenting evidence to support the request for the order. Initial paperwork can also be done in person at the court. The process involves filing…
Read MoreHow do I file for a Domestic Violence Order of Protection Online in Illinois
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 08:38 pm Yes in Illinois state you can file for a restraining order for protection against domestic violence, officially called Domestic Violence Order of Protection online, by filling a copy of the official forms issued by the Supreme Court of Illinois state, attach any evidence, and then by…
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