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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?

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

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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