WomensLaw.org
Protective order self-help
About
If someone is being hurt, threatened, or stalked, a court can issue a protective order. WomensLaw.org explains the process by state. The same path is there if you are the dad who needs the order. It is a safety filing, not a move in a custody fight.
WomensLaw.org publishes this. DadLane lists the page and does not run the program.
Who this is for
A dad, a partner, or a co-parent who needs the court page for a restraining or protective order.
When
If someone is in danger now, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.
Source
If the page moved, start at WomensLaw.org and use their current link. The next step above is the one to use tonight.
Nearby
Other cards on this need.
USAGov
Affordable legal aid
USA.gov lists the public doors to a free or low-cost lawyer: legal aid, LawHelp.org, free court forms, and Free Legal Answers. Family law on that page includes divorce, custody, and child support.
For Dads who want the federal list of legal aid before they pick a door.
- Legal help
- Custody and co-parent
- Any stage
LawHelp.org
Custody and parenting time
Custody is who decides. Parenting time is the hours. Your state court and legal aid publish the forms. DadLane will not read your order or tell you how a hearing goes.
For Dads who need the official page for custody, placement, or parenting time.
- Legal help
- Custody and co-parent
- Any stage
Legal Services Corporation
Find legal aid
Legal Services Corporation was created by Congress to fund civil legal aid. Enter an address and the page names the legal aid office near you. It does not take a criminal case.
For Dads who need a lawyer for a civil problem, including custody or child support, and cannot pay one.
- Legal help
- Custody and co-parent
- Any stage