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Washington

Civil Protection Orders

Civil protection orders are also commonly called restraining orders, and make offer protection from different situations of abuse or risk of abuse, by making it a crime for the abuser to come near, stalk, make threats to let alone physically harm the victim. These are offered for a fixed timeframe, typically 1 year, so also offer some predictability over criminal no contact orders.

There are six types which cover different situations:

Domestic Violence
For abuse within a marriage, romantic relationship, dating, or a household.

Anti-harassment
For unlawful or harassing behavior not meeting the relationship requirement of Domestic Violence

Stalking
May be filed by someone who is experiencing stalking conduct by someone who is NOT a family or household member.

Sexual Assault
For unwanted sexual conduct not meeting the relationship requirement of Domestic Violence

Extreme Risk:
For taking away firearms from an unstable person who endangers self or others.

Vulnerable Adult
To protect a senior citizen against someone who is mistreating them or exploiting them financially

Divorce

We cover all situations such as with children, and prepare all documents such as parenting plans, and child support worksheets.

Evictions

Cover all situations for both tenant and landlord

New York

CSKT

Utah

Cohabitant Abuse

This kind of protection order from someone you

were/are married
live or lived together
had a consensual sexual relationship
are related -- parent, step-parent, child, step-child, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew
have children together, or are expecting a child.

The order can place restrictions on the respondent if the court finds the respondent committed violence (or threatened violence or attempted violence) against the petitioner.

Dating Violence

This kind of protection order from someone you

A social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature, or a relationship which has romance or intimacy as a goal by one or both parties, regardless of whether the relationship involves sexual intimacy.

A dating relationship does not mean casual fraternization in a business, educational, or social context.

The order can place restrictions on the respondent if the court finds the respondent committed violence (or threatened violence or attempted violence) against the petitioner.

Sexual Violence

This kind of protection order from someone you

have no relationship, but were sexually assaulted by them

The order can place restrictions on the respondent if the court finds the respondent committed violence (or threatened violence or attempted violence) against the petitioner.

Nevada

Domestic Violence

A protection order tells someone to stay away from you for safety reasons. A protection order may include the following:

It may order the adverse party (the other party) to stay away from your home, work, school, or other locations.
Temporary custody/visitation orders might be included if you have children together.
If you have pets, a domestic violence protection order can allow you to keep the pets and order the adverse party not to harm, threaten, or harass the pets.

California

Domestic Violence

It's a court order that helps protect you from someone who has abused you.

You must have a close relationship with that person (married or registered domestic partners, divorced, separated, dating or used to date, live together or used to live together*), or you are related (For example: parent, child, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, mother-in-law, or son-in-law) or you have a child with the person. *You have to be more involved than just roommates.

North Carolina

Domestic Violence

This kind of protection order from someone you

were/are married
live or lived together
had a consensual sexual relationship
are related -- parent, step-parent, child, step-child, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew
have children together, or are expecting a child.

The order can place restrictions on the respondent/defendant if the court finds the respondent/defendant committed violence (or threatened violence or attempted violence) against the petitioner.

Expunction (Drugs)

An expunction is a legal process to remove a criminal conviction or a criminal charge from a person’s record and to seal or destroy the state’s records of the arrest, charge, and/or conviction. A person who has had an expunction granted generally cannot be found guilty of perjury if he or she denies that the arrest, charge, or conviction ever happened.

Motion for the Relief of Fines, Fees and Other Monetary Obligations

This is a motion. In our court system, a motion is what we call any request made to the court or a judge to do something in your favor.

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Bankruptcy

"Bankruptcy helps people who can no longer pay their debts get a fresh start by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws also protect financially troubled businesses."

UVisa

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

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King County Superior Court

Snohomish County Superior Court

Cowlitz County Superior Court

Okanogan County District Court

Okanogan County Sheriff's Office

Duvall Police Department

Seattle University School of Law

YWCA

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How it works

Simple, unlimited design for a
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1. View Basics Free

Select the case type above, then answer a few questions about your situation. You will then view information such as your eligibility, the steps involved, the duration, and the costs.

2. Answer Questionnaires Free

Due to Covid, many courts have allowed online filings. LegalAtoms makes the process even simpler by letting clients e-file the court forms. You also have the option to download WORD/PDF files to print and file.

3. Consult Courts, Lawyers Free & Optional

You can consult with court officials, nonprofits, or pro bono (free) lawyers. They can review your court forms and talk to you securely over voice or video calls.

4. E-File Free

After your court forms are filled and auto-checked for correctness, you can e-file them directly with the court. Due to COVID many courts have permitted electronic filing. Optionally, you also download the MS WORD documents and file them.

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You can explore legal options for getting a protection order while maintaining your complete privacy. Nothing is shared with the government unless you share or submit.

Resources

Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.

Comprehensive

Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by the Washington State law, thereby saving you time.

Forms Selection

Correct form, and the most updated versions are automatically selected based on your situation.

Automated Checks

Run automated checks to verify correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.

Simplified

All questions are presented in plain non-legal language. Difficult concepts are broken down into simpler steps.

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Civil Protection Orders

Divorce

Evictions

Domestic Violence

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Cohabitant Abuse

Dating Violence

Sexual Violence

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Expunction (Drugs)

Motion for the Relief of Fines, Fees and Other Monetary Obligations

Federal

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Bankruptcy

UVisa

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King County Superior Court

Snohomish County Superior Court

Cowlitz County Superior Court

Okanogan County District Court

Okanogan County Sheriff's Office

Duvall Police Department

Seattle University School of Law

YWCA

RoomOne

The Support Center

How it works

Simple, unlimited design for a fixed monthly fee.

1. View Basics Free

2. Answer Questionnaires Free

3. Consult Courts, Lawyers Free & Optional

4. E-File Free

Conveniences

Privacy

Resources

Comprehensive

Forms Selection

Automated Checks

Simplified

We act as your partner,
not a consultant.

We act as your partner,
not a consultant.

Our services have been trusted
by 100+ more companies.

Simple, unlimited design for a
fixed monthly fee.