Welcome to the Georgia Legal Services Program
Family Violence Project Webpage

Family violence hurts victims, families, children and communities.  This page contains information that you may find helpful if you are a victim or someone trying to help a victim of family violence.

  Which Georgia Legal Services Program office can help me?

BEFORE YOU USE THESE RESOURCES, READ ABOUT SAFETY:

• Elements of Risk Assessment 

NOTE:  If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms.  You could be in dangerand need a plan for your safety.  Taking any action to separate may put you in danger!

  Family Violence Self-Help Manual      This manual can help you learn how to use the law to help you and your family members escape from domestic violence.  This manual contains legal forms and explanations of the law.  In this Manual, you will find support information, family violence agencies and their contact information and important legal forms, like these 3 important forms:

• Petition for Temporary Protective Order
• Family Violence Ex-parte Protective Order
• Family Violence 12-Month Protective Order

  View Our Video on How to File a Family Violence Protection Petition

   View Our Slide Show:  Child Endangerment and Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know

  Stalking Self-Help Manual    In this Manual, you will find these 3 important forms:

• Petition for Stalking Temporary Protective Order
• Stalking Ex-parte Temporary Protective Order
• Stalking 12-Month Protective Order
• Pauper's Affidavit (Use when you can't afford the filing fee)

  If you already have a protective order, here are some forms that might be helpful to you:

• Order to Modify Prior Protective Order
• Order for Continuance of Hearing and Ex-parte Protective Order
• Dismissal of Temporary Protectiver Order
• Pauper's Affidavit (Use when you can't afford the filing fee)

NOTE:   If you have a 12-Month Order (or less), you may ask the court to extend the order to last three years or to make it permanent.

• Motion for a Permanent Protective Order
• Motion for Stalking Permanent Protective Order
• Permanent Family Violence Protection Order
• Motion for Contempt
• Motion to Modify Protective Order
• Stalking Permanent Protective Order
• Pauper's Affidavit (Use when you can't afford the filing fee)

   Info and Forms for an Employer -Obtained Protective Injunction

• Instructions on Filing for a Restraining Order and Injunction Because of Threats or Violence against Employee
• Petition
• Ex-parte Order
• Injunction

 Interpreters are available for Family Violence Matters

• Petition for Appointment of Interpreter

Educational Presentations

• Powerpoint Presentation: Domestic Violence Law
• Powerpoint Presentation:  Full Faith and Credit Instructional Video
• The Manual: How to File for a Family Violence Protective Order
• The Role of Guardians Ad Litem in Family Violence and Child Custody

 Articles and Brochures

• Family Violence in the Military
• Collecting Child Support
• Child Custody
• Getting a Divorce in Georgia [ If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms.  In this situation, you could be in danger and need a plan for your safety.  Taking any action to separate may put you in danger!]
• Breaking Free from Domestic Violence
• Housing and Domestic Violence
• Economic Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Child Support Garnishment

  Legal Services Online Domestic Violence Protection Project

  Shelter Helpline--  Where is the Family Violence Shelter nearest me?   CALL 1(800)33HAVEN or 1-800-334-2836.

  Training Is Available from Georgia Legal Services Program

• Training for legal advocates to assist victims of family violence
• Training on family violence for your local Bar Association

For training information, contact:

Vicky Kimbrell
Georgia Legal Services Program
(404) 206-5175

  Links to Useful Resources on Family Violence

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