Domestic Violence Protection,
with compassion and speed.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For legal protection, our AI Legal Nerds guide you through emergency protective orders, restraining orders, and safety planning — available 24 hours a day.
Legal Protections Available to You
Emergency Protective Order
Immediate protection available through law enforcement when courts are closed — issued on the spot.
Temporary Restraining Order
Court-issued protection while your full protective order hearing is pending — usually within days.
Final Protective Order
Long-term legal protection issued after a full court hearing — can last years or permanently.
Child Custody Protection
Emergency custody orders to protect your children from an abusive parent immediately.
Exclusive Use of Home
Legal right to remain in your shared home while the abuser is removed by court order.
Safety Planning
Comprehensive safety plan for leaving safely and protecting yourself and your children afterward.
Steps to Get Legal Protection
Ensure your safety
If in immediate danger call 911. Get yourself and your children to a safe location first.
Document the abuse
Photos of injuries, threatening messages, and a written log of incidents with dates and details.
File for a protective order
Go to your local courthouse or family court — most allow same-day emergency filings.
Attend your hearing
Present your evidence at the full hearing to obtain a final long-term protective order.
You deserve to feel safe
Legal protection is available and you do not have to navigate it alone. We are here to help.