Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Is:
A domestic violence restraining order is a court order that helps protect people from abuse, and/or threats of abuse from someone they have a close relationship with. Abuse is defined as any of the following:
- Physically hurting or trying to hurt someone intentionally or recklessly;
- Sexual assault;
- Making someone reasonably afraid that they or someone else are about to be seriously hurt (like threats or promises to harm someone); OR
- Behavior like harassing, stalking, threatening, or hitting someone; disturbing someone's peace; or destroying someone's personal property, or impersonating someone on the Internet in order to harm or intimidate them.
A Restraining Order can order the restrained person to:
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Not contact or go near you, your children, other relatives, or others who live with you;
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Stay away from your home, work, or your children’s schools;
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Move out of your house (even if you live together);
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Not have a gun;
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Follow child custody and visitation orders;
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Pay child support;
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Pay spousal or partner support (if you are married or domestic partners);
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Stay away from any of your pets;
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Pay certain bills; and
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Release or return certain property.
Where Can I Get Help with Domestic Violence Restraining Order Forms?
You may contact the legal services listed on the Restraining Order Resources (pdf ) page to request assistance with filling out forms and other supportive services.
If you think you may be a victim of abuse, please call the National Hotline for additional information at 1.800.799.7233 or 1.800.787.3224 (TDD)
Online Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders:
You can complete and use eSubmit to file your domestic violence forms online. Please print and read these eSubmit instructions before you begin.
Fillable Form Packets:
Form Packet Name | Form Links | Resources |
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Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (with Children) | Complete forms Online (external site ) Referencia en Español (pdf ) |
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Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (without Children) | English (pdf ) Español (pdf ) |
Complete forms Online (external site ) Referencia en Español (pdf ) |
Answer to Domestic Violence Restraining Order | English (pdf ) | Complete forms Online (external site ) |
After completing your forms, use eSubmit to file your Domestic Violence Forms (above).
Links to Service Providers
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