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Sometimes, abusers file multiple or baseless court cases to continue their abuse. This is called “abusive litigation.” If someone you have a domestic violence restraining order against keeps filing in court to harass, intimidate, or force contact with you, you can ask the judge for an order to stop it. See our Litigation Abuse section for more information on how to do this.
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