If you are applying for a protection order in-person or online, it's essential to prepare yourself to have a heart-to-heart talk as it is common for a social worker or a Court Family Specialist (CFS) to meet up with you before any court proceedings. Depending on what is discussed, the CFS or social worker may take several actions. Your application of a PPO will then be made known to the offender, in which both parties will have to attend a court mention subsequently.