Domestic Violence Protective Order

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:57 pmFamily Violence Protective Orders (FVPO) in Texas are filed for situations involving physical harm, threats, stalking, surveillance, blackmailing, sexual assault when the abuser is your sibling. Protective orders are  governed by the Texas state law (as opposed to US Federal Law). When applying for a Family Violence…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:42 pmFamily Violence Protective Orders (FVPO) in Texas are filed for situations involving physical harm, threats, stalking, surveillance, blackmailing, sexual assault when the abuser is a current of former romantic partner, relative or household member. Protective orders are  governed by the Texas state law (as opposed to US…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:20 pmThe legal definition of domestic violence in Texas is written in Texas Penal Code § 22.01 and the Texas Family Code § 71.004 For “Domestic violence” to have occurred there are two conditions that must be both be true  Abuse must have occurred The relationship between the…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:26 pmYes across Texas, you can file for a Family Violence Protective Order Online. A 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…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 02:04 pm Yes in Texas you can file for a Domestic Violence Protective Order online, by filling a copy of the official forms issued by the Supreme Court of Texas, along with any evidence, and then electronically filing  (e-filing) the documents to your county’s Superior Court. Create Protective…