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This Online Information Clinic covers basic information on restraining orders, including the process to obtain one, tips for someone who needs to file for one, the types available to victims/survivors of domestic violence, and options for when an order is not granted. You can jump to specific topics at the times included below.

• What is a restraining order (1:13)
• Types of restraining orders and steps to get them -ex parte, temporary, and final- (4:10)
• Tips for someone who needs to file for a restraining order (8:08)
• How to prepare for court (13:41)
• Options when a restraining order is not granted (17:28)

For materials and other information on this topic, please visit https://www.WomensLaw.org/Clinic. You can also send a question through our Email Hotline. 

Full Online Information Clinic schedule: English and Spanish