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This interview helps you fill out up to 8 forms you need to ask the court for a 209A restraining order. A 209A order is a court order that can protect you from someone who has abused you. The order can make the abuser stay away from you, your home, and your children. The order can also make the abuser pay you money. This interview is free to file and takes most people about 1 and 1/2 hours to complete.
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This interview is the right one to use if someone abused you and the abuser is:
If you do not have one of these relationships with the abuser, you may need to get a 258E harassment prevention order instead.
If you are under 18, an adult must help you fill out this form.
This interview will ask you questions about the abuser, your relationship, and what you need to be safe. It will also ask for information about how to find and identify the abuser, including date of birth, address, and a description.
If it is safe to do so, it may help to gather some facts before you start. But in most cases you can start without all of the information and get it to the court later.
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