Know your rights and learn what you can do to help yourself
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Know Your Rights
Freeing Yourself From Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is abuse used to gain or keep control over another person. If you think you may be a domestic violence victim, this information advises how to protect yourself, and get medical care, financial assistance and counseling.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Divorce and Domestic Violence in Alabama: Answers to Some Common Questions
This article gives answers to some of the questions many divorce clients ask. It gives information about where and when to file divorce and about Protection Orders and Restraining Orders.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Legal Actions to Get Protection From Abuse
You have two choices if you want to take legal action: civil or criminal. You may use one or both at the same time. This document talks about each one.
By: Legal Services Alabama
What is the Alabama Protection From Abuse Act? How Does It Work?
This document explains how Alabama's Protection From Abuse Act (PFA) works and how you can use it to get protection from your abuser.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Ex Parte Protection Orders
What is an ex parte protection order? What does it do? What does it NOT do? What do you do if your husband violates it? These questions and more are answered in this document.
By: Legal Services Alabama
The Protection Hearing
What time should I be in Court? How should I dress? Should I bring the children? Will I see my husband? Will I have to testify? Answers to these questions and more are in this document.
By: Legal Services Alabama
I Have an Ex Parte Protection Order: How Do I Get Custody of My Children?
When can I get custody of my children? My husband says he will get custody. Will he? What can I do to make it more likely I'll get custody? Answers to these questions and much more here.
By: Legal Services Alabama
You Have an Ex Parte Protection Order, But He's Still in the Home
I have an ex parte protection order -- does my abuser have to move out or stay away from our home? Can I stay in the house with my abuser while waiting for the hearing? If I need to go into shelter, how do I get there? Read this for answers to these questions and more.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Moving When You Have a Custody Order
As of September 1, 2003, when a Court in Alabama gives joint physical custody or gives one parent custody and the other visitation, the Court's order will tell each parent what they have to do if they want to move. The first step for a parent is sending a notice to the other parent by certified mail. Can your ex stop you from moving? What happens if your ex files papers? What do you need to show in Court? This document answers these questions and more.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Get Help - Take Action
A Hotline for Domestic Violence Victims - 1-800-799-7233
(Separate Website)
Call this number for help, or go to the website to learn more about help for domestic violence victims. Every call is answered in both English and Spanish, and hotline advocates and volunteers have access to translators in 139 languages.
By: National Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic Violence Telephone Numbers and Links
Telephone numbers to call and websites to check if you are in danger from domestic violence.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Get Help
(Separate Website)
Information you can use to find help, including "What You Can Do" and "Building a Personal and Workplace Safety Plan."
By: Family Violence Prevention Fund
WomensLaw.org
(Separate Website)
Information on:
How to get a restraining order in Alabama
Court forms
Court, shelter and sheriff department locations
Links to other Alabama online resources.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Attorney
(Separate Website)
Lists of general questions about divorce or custody cases and questions about attorney fees and costs.
By: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Other Information
Computer Safety: Protect Yourself if You Share a Computer with Someone Who is Hurting You
(Separate Website)
If the person who abuses you has access to the same computer you are using now, follow these easy tips on keeping your search for information on the Internet private.
By: People's Law Library of Maryland
AlabamaLegalHelp offers legal information, not legal advice.We try hard to make sure this website accurately explains your rights and options.However, the site does not apply the law to your personal facts.For this sort of legal advice, you should call a lawyer.To apply for free legal services in Alabama, call the Legal Services Alabama office that is closest to where you live OR call toll-free 1-866-456-4995.
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