How do I Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in West Virginia?

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 08:52 pmOverview 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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Can I e-file restraining order forms in California?

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 07:27 pm Yes in California you can file for a restraining order online. Restraining Orders are filed to stop domestic violence, harassment, senior-abuse, and for temporary banning firearms from an unstable person. Restraining orders restrict and serve a final warning to the abuser, as breaking it would be…

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What Proof do I need for an Protection Order in Maryland

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:33 pmIn order to get a Protection Order in Maryland, one needs some proof including just a statement from the victim that certain abuse that meets the legal definition of domestic violence was done. The proof doesn’t needs to just show that its more likely than not that…

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Protection from Abuse (PFA) in Pennsylvania

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 07:15 pm Yes in Pennsylvania you can file for a restraining order online, by filling a copy of the Restraining Order forms issued by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, along with any evidence, and then transmitting the documents to your county’s Superior Court. Start Filing is the process…

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Can I file for a restraining order for my child in Florida

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 11:56 pmThis page covers a type of restraining order called Domestic Violence Injunction in Florida.  Domestic Violence Injunctions are legal orders that help stop domestic violence which includes a range of behavior besides just physical harm. They are for people who are being hurt or threatened by someone…

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How are the firearms taken away from the respondent?

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 01:17 amIf the court has ordered the respondent to surrender firearms based on an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons (Issued without Notice), the police may or may not confiscate the firearms upon service of the temporary order.  It is critically important for you to be aware that this may…

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

Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 08:04 pmOverview   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…

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Serving the temporary order to the other party

Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:16 pmWhen a court issues a temporary order the next step is to serve it to the other party to inform them that a court order has been issued against them, and about the upcoming hearing. Typically, the Clerk‘s office will send all protection order documents to the…

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