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Domestic Violence Questions & Answers

How can I find someone to help me?

What is a safety plan?

Where can I get help making a safety plan?

Where can teens and children find help?

Where can I find out about my rights in the criminal justice system?

Where can I get help getting a restraining order?

What is a domestic violence restraining order?

How will a restraining order help me?

Can I get a restraining order?

What if I don't qualify for a domestic violence restraining order?

Do I need a lawyer to get a restraining order?

How soon can I get a restraining order?

How long do restraining orders last?

Do I have to go to court?

What are my employment rights to take time off to attend court? (PDF)

What are my employment rights to take time off to obtain services? (PDF)

Can I bring someone with me to court?

Can I use a restraining order to get a divorce?

How do I enforce a restraining order?

What if the restrained person doesn't obey the order?

How can I keep my address confidential?

What if I move to another state?

What should I do if I want to extend my restraining order beyond its expiration date?

Where can I get information on international parental child abduction?

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