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Domestic Violence


If you need help immediately, click HERE to find a shelter, an advocate, or a legal aid organization to help victims of abusive and violent relationships. Support groups are also available and ready to help, so be sure to review the "Other Resources" section below to find a group in your area.

Prepare the Forms to Get Court Protection
From Domestic Violence or Stalking
If you or a family member are being physically abused or threatened with harm by a family or household member (person living in your home, even if not related to you by marriage or blood) you can apply for a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order. Click here to complete this form.

   If you or a family member fear for your safety because you are being threatened with harm, followed, or harassed by a person (relative or stranger), you can apply for a Domestic Violence Stalking Protection Order. Click here to complete this form.
   If you are an advocate who is assisting an individual who is a victim of domestic violence or staking, click here to complete this form.
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Document related to Domestic Violence are grouped below:

Legal Education

Document  Can I change my Social Security number?
Document  Directory of Ohio's Courts - This link to the Ohio Judicial Conference offers a directory of Ohio's various courts. 
Document  Divorce Information Sheet - This information sheet provides an overview of several legal forms of action including divorce, dissolution of marriage, legal separation and civil protection orders. 
Document  Findlaw for the Public - Information covering a wide variety of areas of law. 
Document  Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code - Link to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Online. 
Document  Ohio Stalking and Menacing Law - Criminal Penalties - Stalking and menacing are illegal in the state of Ohio. Normally, a first conviction of "menacing by stalking" is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. However, the crime of menacing of stalking is upgraded to a felony of the fourth degree under certain circumstances.  
Document  Representing Yourself in Court -- Domestic Relations - This brochure explains how you can use photos, letters, business records and other evidence to prove your case when you are representing yourself. 
Document  Rights of Cohabitants: People Who Live Together But are Not Married - How to protect yourself if the relationship ends 
Document  Termination of Marriage and Legal Separation in Ohio - This brochure from Community Legal Aid Services, Inc., discusses Ohio laws concerning annulment, dissolution of marriage (a type of voluntary, joint divorce), divorce and legal separation. 

Other Resources
Document  2-1-1 Franklin County Information and Referral Services - Get connected to community help, information and referral services by simply dialing 2-1-1 on your telephone.  
Document  2-1-1 Ohio: Information and Referral Services for All Counties - By county listing of information for food, shelter, emergency assistance, housing and other issues. 
Document  Center for Child and Family Advocacy - The center is affiliated with Columbus Children's Hospital and offers advocacy, assistance, and medical assistance for abused and neglected children who are victims of domestic abuse.  
Document  Domestic Violence Awareness - A listing of shelters and help centers that are available in Ohio.  
Document  Domestic Violence In The Workplace - Employers across the U.S. are addressing domestic violence concerns by implementing programs and policies that respond to and help prevent abuse.  
Document  Legal Dictionary - Look up legal terms with this comprehensive dictionary tool. 
Document  Male Victims Of Domestic Violence - Men can be victims of domestic violence at the hands of both female and male partners.  
Document  Ohio Domestic Violence Crisis And Support Resources - Website with links to many resources concerning all forms of domestic violence. Also provided is a list of shelters in each of the counties of the state of Ohio.  
Document  Ohio Domestic Violence Network - Website offering information and updates concerning domestic violence issues in the state of Ohio.  
Document  Ohio Domestic Violence Resource Center - This site provides information on domestic violence and stalking, including information on the law and community resources available to help you stay safe and complete the court papers necessary to get legal protection. 
Document  Ohio Domestic Violence Support List - A contact list by county of domestic violence programs in Ohio.  
Document  State of Ohio Government Telephone Directory - Telephone numbers for all state agencies. 
Document  The Shelter - Website concerning shelter in Mansfield Ohio, with branches in other areas of the state.  


Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Family Law
 Courts and The Law
 Employment
 Seniors


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