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DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP: Steps To Follow

NOTE: If you have not yet downloaded or printed out the forms you need, you can go here to do so. If you have not done so already, take the time now to read the Special Notice.

• WITHOUT A HEARING: Click here to follow the appropriate steps for an ex parte (without a hearing) Personal Protection Order for Domestic Relationship.

• WITH A HEARING: Click here to follow the appropriate steps for a Personal Protection Order for Domestic Relationship:
  1. if you have NOT requested the order ex parte (without a hearing) or

  2. if you have already filed for an order ex parte (without a hearing) and the judge turned you down.