You can also contact the Domestic Violence Hotline. They can help people find resources for emergency housing, medical care, and support and advocacy for you and your children.
Call toll-free: , or visit the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website. Contact Utah Legal Services to see if you qualify for free legal representation. Contact Timpanogos Legal Center for help with preparing your documents. Call their Hotline Monday through Friday am β pm After hours leave a message. See the Finding Legal Help web page for information about free and low cost ways to get the help of an attorney. This page is about how to ask for or respond to a cohabitant, dating violence or sexual violence protective order.
Some people call this kind of order a "restraining order," but the legal term is "protective order. The person asking for the order is called the petitioner. They can be protected, along with others like their children. There are different kinds. Answer the questions below to understand which one might be right for you. Then you can ask for a Cohabitant Protective Order.
Our general page on Protective Orders tells you how to ask for one. You must be 16 or older. If you are under 18, you cannot ask for a protective order against your parent or your minor sibling. Read about Child Protective Orders for another option. If you were in a consensual sexual relationship, you would be considered to be cohabitants βsee above.
A dating relationship does not mean casual fraternization in a business, educational, or social context. Then you can ask for a Dating Violence Protective Order.
