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Step-by-Step Help to Ask the Court for Protection
A guided way to prepare protection papers the court can use to order someone to stop contacting you and stay away. (Information only, not legal advice.)
What this is
Facing harm is hard enough. Paperwork shouldn’t make it harder.
Facing harm is overwhelming. The court process should not add to that burden. This tool turns your answers into the right court papers and shows you what to do next—filing, delivery, and the court hearing—without legal jargon.
what you’ll get
A friendly tool that builds your documents
- Completed forms: Your answers flow directly into official papers.
- Step guides: Clear instructions for filing, delivering, and court.
- Flexible downloads: Save or print your packet when you choose.
- Optional add-ons: Child-related pages and money support forms only if you decide.
How It Works
Five simple steps to move forward
- Answer straightforward questions
- Review your information
- Download your packet with instructions
- File your papers at the courthouse
- Have another adult (not you) deliver papers — we explain safe options
Who It’s For
Clear help for those seeking safety
- People asking the court to order someone to stop contact and stay away
- Parents who want rules that help keep children safe
- Friends or family supporting a loved one
- Anyone who needs direct guidance without legal jargon
What We Don’t Do
Clear limits, honest support
We don’t give legal advice and we don’t file papers for you. We prepare the documents and explain the next steps. For legal advice, we connect you with free and low-cost resources.
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