A Victim?s Guide to Restraining Orders in the U. S. Virgin Islands
Steps to obtaining a restraining order
By: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Council
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Child Sexual Abuse
What is child abuse? Who sexually abuses children? Why do abusers do this? What are the effects of sexual abuse? What can anyone do?
By: Kidscope, Inc.
Child Sexual Abuse What is child abuse? Who sexually abuses children? Why do abusers do this? What are the effects of sexual abuse? What can anyone do?
By: Kidscope, Inc.
Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Find answers to questions about domestic violence
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Immigrant Women and Abuse
(Separate Website)
If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you.
By: Women's Justice Center
Information Guide for Victims of Domestic Violence in the Virgin Islands Reviews the major provisions of the Virgin Islands Domestic Violence laws and explains the options that the criminal and civil justice systems have made available to battered women in order for them to protect themselves and their families.
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
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Spanish / Espaņol
Protecting Our Children: Child Sexual Abuse
(Separate Website)
Facts About Child Sexual Abuse
By: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
Child Support
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Child Custody in the Virgin Islands What is custody? What is visitation? How do I obtain custody from the court? Who determines child support? When should I file for child support? What should I do if my child is taken?
By: Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc.
Child Custody in the Virgin Islands
What is child custody? How do I obtain custody from the court? Who determines child support? How do I know if my child is in danger of kidnapping?
By: Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc.
Child Support and Alimony from Military Personnel and Department of Defense Employees
(Separate Website)
Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Common Questions about Alimony and Child Support from Military Personnel and Defense Employees
(Separate Website)
This document contains answers to common questions about collecting child support and alimony from military personnel and employees of the Department of Defense.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Common Questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act
(Separate Website)
This document answers common questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Handbook on Child Support Enforcement
(Separate Website)
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program is a Federal/State/local partnership to collect child support: we want to send the strongest possible message that parents cannot walk away from their children.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Custody/Visitation
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Child Custody and Kidnapping
(Separate Website)
This page includes general information on custody and kidnapping.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Child Custody in the Virgin Islands
What is child custody? How do I obtain custody from the court? Who determines child support? How do I know if my child is in danger of kidnapping?
By: Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc.
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