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Petition for Protective Order (Domestic Violence)
Emergency petition seeking a court order to protect a victim of domestic violence by restraining the abuser from contact, proximity, and further abuse.
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Instructions
Describe the relationship with the respondent and the acts of abuse (physical violence, threats, stalking, harassment). Include dates, locations, and any witnesses. Request specific protections: no contact, stay-away distance, temporary custody of children, exclusive use of the home. Emergency/ex parte orders are typically available the same day. A hearing for a permanent order is usually scheduled within 14-21 days.