How to File for a Family Violence Protective Order - A Self-Help Manual Use this manual to learn about family violence protective orders. This manual contains forms, instructions and safety planning information for protective orders.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Family Violence Self-Help Forms
(Separate Website)
These family violence or domestic violence court forms are standard court forms in Georgia for use in Georgia courts. The forms include protective orders for family violence and for stalking protection.
By: Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority
Motion for a Three Year / Permanent Family Violence Protective Order After you have a temporary protective order in place, use this motion to ask the court to extend the protective order into the future.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Petition for the Appointment of an Interpreter in Court Proceedings
Petition for the Appointment of an Interpreter in Court Proceedings
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Safety-focused Parenting Plan
In any case where the court decides custody, the parents must file a Parenting Plan. A Parenting Plan sets out the details of how the parents will share the parenting responsibilities after a divorce or separation. If the parents can agree they can file a join parenting plan. If the parents don't agree on all the issues, each parent can file a separate parenting plan. A standard form is available for parties to use, but Parenting Plans should be individualized to consider the unique issues in every family.
If there is any history of family violence in the relationship, the parent may need a Safety-Focused Parenting Plan. This parenting plan includes special considerations on visitation and safety where there is family violence. This plan should also be changed to meet the family's individual needs.
The most dangerous time in a family violence relationship is when the victim is trying to leave. A batterer can use this as an excuse to escalate the violence. A victim should contact a shelter group to help make a plan to stay safe.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Dekalb County Family Law Information Center - Family Law Forms
(Separate Website)
The Dekalb County Family Law Information Center provides forms for use in family law proceedings in the Superior Court of Dekalb County, Georgia.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Fulton County Family Law Information Center - Family Law Forms
(Separate Website)
This web site contains forms for use in family law proceedings in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Clayton County Family Law Information Program Forms
These forms are for people who want to represent themselved in a family law case in Clayton County Superior Court
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Help with Parenting Plans
(Separate Website)
In any case where the court decides custody, the parents must file a Parenting Plan. A Parenting Plan sets out the details of how the parents will share the parenting responsibilities after a divorce or separation. If the parents can agree they can file a join parenting plan.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
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