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County Resources for Domestice Violence Victims

Domestic Violence Resources by County

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can i get an order of protection aganst my daughter

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I have a court order for parenting time that my Ex is not complying with. We have a court date set for the end of February. But today I was served with an order of protection but I have never threatened any harm. Can she use this order of protection to keep my kids from me? Or will she have to comply with the existing court ordered parenting time unless a judge approves modifications to it?

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well before my wife put a restrain order i cannot see ans i know i have to turn in any fires arms but i bought a katana online its on its so do i have to tirn that in too and is it even legal to have one on pheonix arizona?

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I have an order of protection against my soon to be EX husbands sister. She constantly bad mouths me to my 2 children. She is causing unnesecary upset to them by making them feel they need to choose sides. Can I add my children to the protective order as people she can not have contact with?

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If I, the Plaintiff," contact the Defendant, who I have an Order of Protection against, am I in violation of that order?

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If someone puts an order of protection or a restraining order against me, it is good for 1 year from service. But how long after does it stay on my personal file.

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My wife has a OOP against me,is filing for custody of our 3 yr old son that I have no parenting time for at least a year.Since marrying CPS has been contacted multiple times (by father) accusing us of providing an unsafe environment,once specifically that I was abusive and a seperate time that I punched and kicked her 10 yr old down the hall.All found unsubstantiated.The latest accusation is the worst.That I have touched my stepdaughter inappropriately.I am under investigation for the last two months.I am innocent.Can she do this?I am being treated as a criminal.Can I not get shared custody?

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Is there a law or work on a law regarding couples involved in domestic violence requiring them to seek counseling separately. Or, more specifically, if doing counseling with a couple when domestic violence is apparent, are therapists then required to refer to separate therapists for the individuals of the couple?

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Recently, I have been put under a the protection of a restraining order with out my consent. It lasts one year and I do not wish to remain under it for that long. I'm going to turn 18 in a few months. Is it possible to take the protection of the restraining order off of me when I turn 18?

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I am the petitioner of a protective order and the defendant has not been served yet. Our court date is next week. What is gonna happen? Will they dismiss it or continue it.

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OTHER LEGAL RESOURCES

State Bar of Arizona
www.azbar.org
Maricopa County Bar
www.maricopabar.org
Referral number 602-257-4434
Pima County Bar
www.pimacountybar.org
Referral number 520-623-4625
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center
866-553-0893
Certified Legal Document Preparer Program
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ORGANIZATIONS

Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
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DNA- People's Legal Services - Fort Defiance
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Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.- Bisbee
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Glendale Victim Assistance
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Documents

Domestic Violence Safety Plan

Victims' Rights

Things You Should Know about Protective Orders

Domestic Violence Survivor's Guide

Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice

Victim's Bill of Rights

Domestic Violence Resource Guide - DNA People's Legal Services

Protective Order Center - How to Obtain an Order of Protection from the Court

What is Domestic Violence?

Order of Protection

Injunctions Against Harassment

Arizona Address Confidentiality Program

Domestic Violence in Arizona Criminal Law

LINKS

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Arizona Supreme Court Domestic Violence Information Page

Domestic Violence Benchbook (Civil)