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In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories: 1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be: • Spouse or former spouse • Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner) • Have or had a dating relationship • Have a child in common Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you. 2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts: • Recent physical violence • Recent threats of physical violence • Harassment • Recent sexual assault or molestation • Stalking • Severe verbal abuse 3. The Legal Network requires corroborating evidence to be filed with all TRO applications. Examples of evidence are as follows: • Photos of injuries or damaged property • Medical records • Police reports • Reports from Child Welfare Services • Voicemail or Text Messages (excessive or threatening) • Declarations from Witnesses (must be signed under penalty of perjury) • Prior TRO or restraining order Violations |
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Do I qualify for a TRO? In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories: 1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be: q Spouse or former spouse q Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner) q Have or had a dating relationship q Have a child in common Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.
2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts: q Recent physical violence q Recent threats of physical violence q Harassment q Recent sexual assault or molestation q Stalking q Severe verbal abuse
3. The Legal Network will assist you in identifying corroborating evidence. Examples of evidence are as follows: q Photos of injuries or damaged property q Medical records q Police reports q Reports from Child Welfare Services q Voicemail or Text Messages (excessive or threatening) q Declarations from Witnesses (must be signed under penalty of perjury) q Prior TRO or restraining order Violations
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