For Washingtonians trying to cut contact with their domestic abusers and stalkers, civil protection orders are often a necessary legal step. But the process of filing one can be tricky to navigate.

DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — Family, friends, and coworkers continue to mourn Latricia Green, who was shot and killed at Henry Ford Hospital on Friday. The alleged ...

Petitions may be filed to shield oneself from domestic violence and other alleged offenses, but court orders are unenforceable if not served.

AUSTIN, Texas — Protective orders are designed to safeguard victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and other crimes by legally requiring abusers to stay away. However, obtaining one ...

Leaders with King County’s Protection Order Portal and affiliated program, from left: Collen McIngalls, Children’s Justice Center of King County; Chelle Hunsinger de Enciso, victim advocate; Kelsey ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The Louisiana Supreme Court has launched an initiative to develop a digital civil protection order portal for domestic violence survivors and other individuals seeking a civil ...

The Connecticut Supreme Court has just redrawn the line that separates your right to own a gun from the court’s power to take it away when a protective order is in place. Instead of treating firearm ...