Before a legal advocate can assist you, you must go through a screening process to determine whether or not the criteria for a TPO has been met. This initial screening may take place over the phone to avoid any inconveniences to you such as long wait times at the courthouse and/or lost time at work. Once this initial screening process is complete, if you are cleared to proceed further a legal advocate may help you.
Some Important Things to Know:
- If the person against whom you are seeking a TPO is a resident of the State of Georgia, you must file your petition in the County where that person resides.
- Before filing a petition, you will need to provide a valid address for the person against whom you are seeking a TPO.
- This is no fee for filing a petition for a TPO under the Family Violence Act.
