Michigan

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:15 pm In Michigan, to obtain a Personal Protection Order (PPO), you must demonstrate to the court that there is reasonable cause to believe the respondent may harm or threaten you. This involves providing specific evidence of the respondent’s actions, such as physical abuse, threats, stalking, or other…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 07:38 pmYes, in Michigan, you may be able to file for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against your current partner’s ex if their actions are threatening, harassing, or otherwise harmful to you. PPOs are designed to protect individuals from various forms of harm, including stalking, harassment, or domestic…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:35 pmIn Michigan, Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) and Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) serve to protect individuals from harm but differ significantly in purpose, initiation, and scope. CPOs are issued as part of a criminal case when a person is charged with a crime involving violence, threats, or harassment.…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:33 pmOverview A Domestic Relationship Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a court order to stop threats or violence against you by a person with whom you have a domestic relationship. You have a domestic relationship with a person who is: Your current or ex-spouse Your child’s other parent Someone…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:11 pmIn Michigan, domestic violence victims have specific legal protections concerning housing stability, particularly regarding eviction and lease termination. Lease Termination Rights: Under Michigan law, tenants who have a reasonable apprehension of present danger to themselves or their children due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking can…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:19 pmIn Michigan, domestic violence is legally defined as an assault or assault and battery committed by an individual against someone with whom they share a specific relationship. These relationships include: Spouse or former spouse Individuals residing or having resided in the same household Individuals with a child…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:09 pm Yes in Michigan state you can file for a Personal Protection Orders online, by filling a copy of the official forms issued by the Supreme Court of Michigan, attach any evidence, and then by electronically filing  (e-filing) the forms with your a court in your county.Create…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:27 pm 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…

Recently updated on March 11th, 2025 at 08:11 pmIn Michigan state you can file for a Personal Protection Orders online, by filling a copy of the official forms issued by the Supreme Court of Michigan, attach any evidence, and then by electronically filing  (e-filing) the forms with your a court in your county. Create and…