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Laws Against Harassment From Your Ex-es Current Girlfriend or Boyfriend in NY
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:44 amIn New York State, harassment from an ex’s current girlfriend or boyfriend may be addressed under several laws, depending on the nature and severity of the behavior. One of the main laws is Order of Protection (Family Court Act § 812): You may be eligible to file…
Read MoreWhat Proof Do You Need for a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Ohio
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:22 am In order to get a Domestic Violence Proteection Order (DVPO), the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, did any of the following to the victim Physical harm including hitting, shoving Stalking…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Domestic Abuse Protection Order in Louisiana?
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:35 amIn Louisiana, yes you can apply for a Domestic Abuse Protection Order online. You need to prepare and file the standard forms with your county court, inform the other party, attend a hearing, and present evidence to support the request for the order. Create Forms Online a…
Read MoreRecap – HB 1320 Technology Requirements
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:48 amThis article is still being written This page summarizes the technology requirements for the Washington State House Bill: HB 1320 – 2021-22 Modernizing, harmonizing, and improving the efficacy and accessibility of laws concerning civil protection orders. 1. Technology has enabled online filing of petitions, electronic service of…
Read MoreIf I get a restraining order, will it show up in an internet search?
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:30 amOverview No, the restraining orders are not published online by the courts in California (last updated October 2024). However, someone can look up a case for a few dollars by a case # or by knowing the party’s names. Courts find middle ground between universal access, and…
Read MoreRisk of No Contact Order Expiry in Washington State
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:12 amSituation A criminal no contact order can expire any time in the Washington State which can leave the protected party left with no legal protection from the abuser. Examples Situation 1 On the evening of July 10, 2024, my stepson Alex, violated a legal order to…
Read MoreCivil harassment restraining order against neighbor
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:33 am In California, a Restraining Order can be requested by your local superior court conveniently online or by getting a copy of the standard court forms issued by the Supreme Court of California, filling them which includes specifics of harassment and filing them with the clerk…
Read MoreCan I file for an Abuse Prevention Order Online in Massachusetts
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:29 amIn Massachusetts, yes you can apply for an Abuse Prevention Order online. You need to prepare and file the standard forms with your county court, inform the other party, attend a hearing, and present evidence to support the request for the order. Create Forms Online An Abuse…
Read MoreHow to obtain a Restraining Order in New York
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:23 am In New York state, an Order of Protection (commonly called a restraining order) is a court-issued directive requiring an abuser to refrain from contacting or approaching their victim. It is granted in cases involving harassment, abuse, threats, stalking, or physical harm. Violating an Order of Protection…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in San Mateo County
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:30 am Overview of Domestic Violence Restraining Order in San Mateo County Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a kind of restraining order in California including in San Francisco County for domestic situations. San Mateo County comprises of the San Mateo, Daly City, San Bruno, Redwood City, Foster…
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