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How can I file for divorce and get protection against domestic violence?
Asked on Nov 12th, 2012 on Divorce - California
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For protection against domestic violence, you can file a petition for a Protective Order against the abuser. The filing is free and the forms are available online at the utcourts.gov website. To file for divorce, it is best to have an attorney assist you, but forms are also available online if you want to file it yourself. There is a filing fee to file a divorce, but it can be waived if you are indigent. A divorce is commenced by filing a petition, which gives the grounds for the divorce and tells the court what orders you are seeking, and serving a summons and the petition on your spouse.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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If you are in danger of imminent harm, file a petition for DV protection order. Then file the petition for dissolution. At the first hearing under the dissolution, ask the court to merge the two cases.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 4:30 AM
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The Law Offices of Mandy J. McKellar
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I suggest to my clients who need protection to make sure they file a Temporary Order for protection simultaneously with the Complaint for divorce.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 4:03 AM
Go to the self help department at your county's family law court and they will help you at no charge.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 3:39 AM
You should first contact your local women's crisis center to help you make a plan to get to somewhere safe. Then you can file for dissolution and within that action ask for restraining orders. You should consult a family law attorney or facilitator to assist you.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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You should contact a family law attorney to assist you. If you cannot afford an attorney you can go to the court facilitator's office located in the courthouse and they can assist you. Also, look for a women's shelter in your area. They often can assist with obtaining temporary restraining orders.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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File for both divorce and for a domestic violence restraining order. Most courts have a restraining order clinic that can help with that part.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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Law Offices of Eugene Lumberg and Eric S. Lumberg
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Consult with an attorney to properly present your case in court . You can obtain a personal protection order regarding domestic violence as well.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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By going to the clerk and filing a petition for an injunction, and by also filing a divorce.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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Law Office of Leo J. Keenan III, P.A.
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If you cannot afford an attorney, there are forms at the Circuit Court in your county that you can fill out for a domestic violence protective order and for divorce. The forms for divorce are also online.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Go to your local self help center at the court. You must file a summons and petition for Dissolution and a request for restraining order for protection against DV.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 9:39 AM