For Washingtonians trying to cut contact with their domestic abusers and stalkers, civil protection orders are often a necessary legal step. But the process of filing one can be tricky to navigate.

Individuals who fear for their safety — perhaps from a threatening domestic partner, roommate or stalker — might also be afraid to publicly pursue a protection order that can shield them from ...

In summer 2022, Brandon Montesi told a King County judge that he had no guns. His ex-wife, afraid for the lives of her family members and herself, said it was a lie. Montesi’s ex-wife had sought a ...

Calhoun County is expanding access to personal protection order services. As of Sept. 10, appointments will be available at the Calhoun County Building, 315 W. Green St. in Marshall, every Wednesday ...

Advocacy groups and Michigan lawmakers push for a new bill to reform the personal protection order process following the case of Mario Green, who allegedly killed his ex-wife inside Henry Ford ...

The death of a Henry Ford Hospital employee who'd obtained a personal protection order against her ex-husband, though it was never served, is shining a spotlight on how these orders are delivered, and ...

Three Michigan legislators on Wednesday introduced bipartisan legislation to make it so a personal protection order will be immediately served by law enforcement at no cost to the victim. Michigan law ...

Leaders with King County’s Protection Order Portal and affiliated program, from left: Collen McIngalls, Children’s Justice Center of King County; Chelle Hunsinger de Enciso, victim advocate; Kelsey ...