Domestic Violence Restraining Order Index

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Domestic violence restraining order basics

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California

Info: Domestic violence and child custody

Forms: Domestic violence restraining order forms

How to ask for a domestic violence restraining order

Overview: The restraining order process

1: Ask for a restraining order

2. Serve the other side

3. Go to court

4. Finish the case

How to renew domestic violence restraining order

Overview: How to ask to renew a domestic violence restraining order

1. Ask to renew restraining order

2. Serve the other side

3. Prepare for court

4. Go to court

For the person accused of abuse

1. You're served request for restraining order

2. How to respond (optional)

3. Go to court

Ask to change or end a restraining order

Overview: How to ask to change or end a restraining order

1: Ask to change or end a restraining order

2. Serve the other side

3. Prepare for and go to court

4. Final steps 

 

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