Where can I get a 209A Order?

A 209A Order can be obtained in any District Court, Superior Court, or Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. An emergency 209A Order can be obtained through any police department after court hours, on weekends and holidays. You do not need a lawyer to file for a 209A Order4 and there is no charge for filing.

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1. What will the Judge do before speaking with you?
2. What happens next?
3. What about child custody and visitation?
4. What Relief can I ask for on an application?
5. How can I get an order in District Court?
6. Where can I get a 209A Order?
7. What is the legal definition of Abuse?
8. What is a 209A order?
9. What questions are asked on the forms?
10. What happens at the end of the year or effective date?
11. What is a 10 day hearing?
12. What happens if an arrest is made?
13. What happens if the order is violated?
14. Can a minor obtain a 209A Order?
15. What should you do if you want to change the terms of the order?
16. Will the intervention stop the abuse?
17. What happens after the arraignment?
18. What happens in the arraignment?