Can I get a protection order for domestic violence?
How the answer differs across 8 jurisdictions
IrelandFull article Yes, you can apply for a barring order in Ireland if your partner has committed domestic violence against you or your children. The court can grant it quickly, even on the same day you apply.
SingaporeFull article You can apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) under the Women's Charter by filing an application at the Family Justice Courts — no lawyer is required, and urgent interim orders can be granted within 24 hours.
IndiaFull article You can apply for a protection order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 by filing an application before the Magistrate. The court must dispose of it within 60 days and may grant interim relief immediately.
South KoreaFull article You can apply for a domestic violence protection order at your local district court or through the police. The court must decide within 48 hours, and the order can last up to 6 months.
Yes, you can apply for a non-molestation order if you're experiencing domestic abuse and have a qualifying relationship with the abuser. The order can prohibit harassment, threats, or violence and is enforceable by arrest.
US-CaliforniaFull article Yes, you can get a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against your spouse in California if you have suffered abuse or reasonably fear future abuse.
US-New YorkFull article Yes, you can get an order of protection against a family member in New York if they are a qualifying 'family or household member' and you meet the legal criteria for abuse or harassment.
JapanFull article A protection order in Japan is a court order that prohibits a domestic violence (DV) perpetrator from contacting, approaching, or harming the victim, and can also require them to leave the shared residence.
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IrelandCan I get a barring order against my violent partner?
SingaporeI'm facing domestic violence. How do I get a Personal Protection Order?
IndiaI'm facing domestic violence. How do I get a protection order?
South KoreaI'm a domestic violence victim. How do I apply for a?
UKI'm experiencing domestic abuse. Can I get a non-molestation order?
US-CaliforniaCan I get a restraining order against my spouse for domestic violence?
US-New YorkCan I get an order of protection against a family member in New York?
JapanExperiencing DV. What is a protection order?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.