What Is A Protective Order?

A domestic violence protection order is a civil order that can:

• Order the abuser not to hurt or harass you
• Give you temporary custody of your children
• Give you temporary possession of your residence
• Order child and spouse support
• Order the abuser not to harass, hurt or threaten you at your place of employment
• Order the abuser to stay away from your children's school

You  can get a protection order against:

• Anyone with whom you have a child in common
• Anyone with whom you are married
• Anyone with whom you are dating
• Anyone with whom you are related by marriage or by consanguinity within the second degree

Note: Due to ineligibility or funding issues, not all services are available in every case

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