Protective Order Kit

This kit provides forms and information to ask a court for a Protective Order, which is a court order meant to keep you safe from someone who has been violent or threatened violence. The forms help you ask the judge for protection and can also cover issues like where people live or custody of children.

Common questions

What is a Protective Order?

A Protective Order is a court order that protects you from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. It can tell the other person not to contact you or go near you, your home, or your children's schools.

If I file the forms, do I have a Protective Order right away?

No. If you do not receive a court document titled “Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order” signed by a judge after you apply, you do not have a Protective Order yet. You must go to your hearing to ask the judge for one.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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