Georgia

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:25 pm In Georgia, you can apply for a Family Violence Protection Order, commonly called a restraining order by completing the official court forms, and then electronically filing (e-filing) the forms with your local court. Create and E-File Court Forms Filing online (also called e-filing) is the process…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:32 pmOverview A protection order, issued by a judge, is a formal document that commands an abuser to cease specific actions, thereby ensuring the safety of the victim. These actions may include: Causing harm to you Making threats against you Contacting you Approaching your residence or workplace Such…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:12 pm In Georgia, domestic violence victims have specific legal protections concerning housing stability, particularly regarding eviction and lease termination. Lease Termination Rights:  Under Georgia law, if you are a victim of family violence or stalking, you have the right to terminate your residential lease early without penalty.…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 10:43 pmYes, you can file a Family Violence Protective Order (FVPO) against a sibling in Georgia if they have committed an act of family violence against you. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1), family violence includes acts such as battery, assault, stalking, unlawful restraint, or criminal trespass committed…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:42 pm A Family Violence Protection Order in Georgia are court orders issued in situations such as abuse, stalking or harassment in range of ways from a current or former lover or relative, a neighbor, a co-worker or even a caregiver which require the abuser to stay a…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:09 pmIn Georgia, Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) and Family Violence Protective Orders (FVPOs) are both legal tools designed to protect individuals from harm, but they serve different purposes and arise from different circumstances. Here’s a comparison: Feature CPO FVPO Origin Criminal Case Civil Case Requested By Prosecutor Victim/Petitioner…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 10:56 pm In Georgia, the term “family violence” is legally defined under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1 as the occurrence of specific acts between certain individuals. These individuals include past or present spouses, parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or…

Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:03 pm In Georgia, the term “family violence” is legally defined under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-1 as the occurrence of specific acts between certain individuals. These individuals include past or present spouses, parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or…