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 ...

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.

The sister of a domestic violence victim who was severely injured when her husband acted on his threats to burn down their house wrote a letter to the Legislature about the need for a change in the ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In recent months, three women have been killed by their romantic partners. On paper, they did everything right. They reported the abuse, they got protection orders – but still ...

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 ...

A protection order meant to safeguard Latricia Brown from her ex-husband, Mario Green, was signed but never served, resulting in her tragic death at Henry Ford Hospital. Brown had repeatedly sought ...

Recently introduced legislation seeks to heed the call from domestic violence groups to change Michigan law to ensure that victims don't have to pay anything to have personal protection orders (PPO) ...

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 ...

Critics of New Albany's Faith Life Church, which is part of an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of minors, have received cease and desist letters and civil protection orders seeking to ...

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 ...

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 ...