Domestic Violence

Self Help Legal Information

• Petition For Protection From Abuse

  You can use this form to petition an Alabama court for Protection From Abuse. Please read the information at Your Legal Right to Protection (linked on this page) before filling out this form. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Read More

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  Alabama Administrative Office of Courts

• Protection From Abuse Orders

  A collection of frequently asked questions and answers about Protection From Abuse Orders, including: What is a Protection (PFA) Order? What can the Protection Order do? How does a PFA help me? Who can get a PFA? and many more. Read More

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  Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• Public Benefits for Battered Immigrant Women and Children

  Who are qualified immigrants? What benefits can qualified immigrants get? How do battered immigrants become qualified immigrants? What benefits are available to all immigrants? Read this information for answers to these questions and more. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  Legal Momentum

• Questions and Answers: Battered Spouses, Children and Parents Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

  What if my Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, widow(er), or special immigrant, is denied? Can a man file a petition for himself under the Violence Against Women Act? Do I have to remain married to my abusive spouse until my Form I-360 is approved? Can a divorced spouse seek relief by filing a Form I-360? What if my abusive U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident spouse or parent (or U.S. Citizen son or daughter) filed a Form I-360, Petition for Alien Relative, on my behalf, which is still pending or was withdrawn? Read this page for answers to these questions and more information. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• You Have a Right to Be Free From Violence in Your Own Home

  What is "domestic violence"? What can I do? Should I leave my home if I am in danger? Can I get protection even if I am not a U.S. citizen? How can I get lawful permanent residency without my husband's help? Read this information for answers to these questions and much more. Also in Spanish/Español Read More

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  Futures Without Violence

• Internet and Computer Safety

  If you think your activities are being monitored, they probably are. If you are in danger, please read and follow this advice on using the Internet, Email & Instant Messaging, and Computers. Content Detail

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  National Network to End Domestic Violence

• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  Information about Domestic Violence Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama