Week nights and weekends, the woman can apply at her local police station. A Family Court clerk will call her back and usually will meet her at the police station. In exceptionally dangerous circumstances or in cases of physical disabilities, other arrangements may be made with the Family Court Clerk. The person applying for the Temporary Relief from Abuse order will be asked to complete a packet of forms. The most important part is the Affidavit .
Specific instances are important in getting the order granted.
Some judges are reluctant to grant emergency provisions, such as eviction from the house or severely restricted visitation, if the affidavit does not describe current abuse, so it is very important to state specifically what abuse occurred. An order awarding temporary custody of minor children. This is an opportunity for the plaintiff to tailor the order to her individual circumstances and needs. She should be very detailed and specific in completing this section. No visitation with children until the Permanent Relief from Abuse hearing.