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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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
ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE