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Domestic Violence Case

Application under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.

About this service

Protection orders, residence rights, monetary relief and custody for a woman facing physical, emotional, verbal or economic abuse at home. A lawyer drafts the application under the DV Act, coordinates with the Protection Officer, files before the magistrate and appears at the first hearing. Court fee, stamp duty and government fees are extra, at actuals.

What you get

  • Confidential consultation
  • Application under Section 12 of the DV Act
  • Application for interim protection / residence orders
  • Coordination with the Protection Officer
  • Filing and first hearing

How it works

  1. 1

    Talk in confidence

    Tell the lawyer what happened; safety comes first.

  2. 2

    Application drafted

    With interim relief sought for immediate protection.

  3. 3

    Filed

    Filed before the magistrate, through the Protection Officer where needed.

  4. 4

    Orders

    Your lawyer seeks protection and residence orders.

Documents you will need

  • Marriage proof
  • Any medical records, photographs or police complaints
  • Messages, recordings or witnesses to the abuse
  • Details of shared household and income

Scans or clear photographs are fine. The lawyer handling your matter will tell you if anything else is needed once they have seen your papers.