Adobe Acrobat Reader required. An Order of Protection from Abuse is an order of Family Court ordering someone to stop abusing another person, and may include other relief, such as ordering the abuser to stay away from the person being abused. Spouses, ex-spouses, family members, persons of the opposite sex who lived together when the abuse occurred, and unmarried persons who have children together may file for an Order of Protection from Abuse.
Abuse is any threatening or harmful conduct including serious emotional harm.
You do not need an attorney to seek an Order of Protection. Ask the clerk for a Protection from Abuse Petition form. Fill in all the blanks on both forms. Give enough facts for the Court to know how you are being abused and whether you are in immediate danger. A Court staff person will ask you some questions.