209A Restraining Orders
A 209A restraining order is a court order that protects you from being abused by a family member, household member, or someone you have been dating.
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How to get a 209A restraining order
Learn how to fill out the forms you need to ask the court for a 209A restraining order.
How to change or end a 209A restraining order
Learn what forms to file and what happens afterward.
Domestic violence and how to get help
Learn what domestic violence is under Massachusetts law and how to get help.
How to ask for child support as part of a 209A restraining order case
Getting child support as part of a 209A restraining order is an important decision. Child support can help you and your children. But only you can decide if you need child support to keep you and your children safe. Only you can decide if...
Writing your 209A affidavit
The affidavit is your written statement about why you are afraid of the abusive person and need a restraining order. It is one of the forms you fill out when you apply for a 209A restraining order . An affidavit is called a “sworn statement...