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Can I get someone to help me? Do I need a lawyer?

You do not need a lawyer to get your order of protection enforced in another state or territory.

However, you may want to get help from a local domestic violence advocate or attorney in the place that you move to. A domestic violence advocate can tell you what the advantages and disadvantages are for registering your order of protection. S/he may also be able to help you through the process if you decide to register it.

To find a domestic violence advocate or lawyer in the state or territory to which you are moving, go to our Places that Help page and select that state or territory from the drop-down menu.

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