What protection is available for domestic violence victims?

Domestic violence victims in Germany can obtain immediate court-ordered protection, including eviction of the abuser from the shared home and bans on contact or proximity.

No, a parent cannot unilaterally deny the other parent access to the children unless a court order permits it or there is an immediate risk to the child’s safety. Access rights are determined by what is in the child’s best interests under the Divorce Act.

You can apply for a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), depending on your state or territory — these legally prohibit your ex-partner from contacting, approaching, or threatening you.

You can apply for a safety order in the District Court if you are in a domestic relationship with the respondent and fear further violence. The order prohibits the respondent from using violence, threatening you, or contacting you.

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.

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.

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.

Federal law criminalizes interstate domestic violence under 18 U.S.C. § 2261, making it illegal to cross state lines or enter tribal lands to commit domestic violence, stalk, or violate a protection order.

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.

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.

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.