Domestic violence protection help

We offer two types of services.

Domestic violence protection order petitions

  • After you fill out your petition online, our clinic can review it for you to ensure that it is correct and appropriately detailed.
  • If technology is not available to you, call 206-398-4289 and we will return your call to assist you in filling out the petition.

Domestic violence protection order hearings and representation

During the fall semester, September through November, we may have limited opportunities to provide direct representation in a hearing. Alternatively, we can assist with pro se (self) representation preparation. 

Family Law Forms Lab

Obtaining a domestic violence protection order is often the first step in a more complicated journey to resolve other family law issues that arise when leaving an abusive relationship. We provide an additional service called the Family Law Forms Lab.

In order to initiate a divorce or settle property matters, or seek child support or spousal support or even child custody, multiple forms must be filled out and filed with the court. These required forms can be difficult to access and extremely overwhelming to fill out. We are here to assist survivors of domestic violence with accessing and filling out these forms as they navigate the legal processes that come with ending an abusive relationship. 

We provide this service free of charge and over the phone or Zoom. There is no requirement to meet us in person. We will connect with you at times that work best for you.

To get help, please email FamilyLawCenter@seattleu.edu or call 206-398-4289 and leave a message. We will call you back.

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