{"id":1596,"date":"2023-06-13T22:22:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T22:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2023-06-14T03:13:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T03:13:06","slug":"what-is-a-protection-order-protection-orders-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/?p=1596","title":{"rendered":"What is a Protection Order? Protection Orders 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_7d6fe1-d7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_bd7ab5-8f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Disclaimer: The content on our website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for health or legal advice. View the full disclaimer <a href=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/?page_id=1357\" title=\"Disclaimer\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*<\/strong>The information in this article is not legal advice but strictly information about protection orders for educational purposes only.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_57de6b-fe alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5f71b7-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5f71b7-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_5f71b7-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_8738fe-8d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_8738fe-8d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:780px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_8738fe-8d.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_8738fe-8d .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_8738fe-8d figure{max-width:780px;}.kb-image_8738fe-8d .image-is-svg, .kb-image_8738fe-8d .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_8738fe-8d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_8738fe-8d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"what is a protection order?\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1598 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-51.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption>Photo by designer491<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_1ffb2e-1a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_dd59b7-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_dd59b7-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">After leaving an abusive relationship, the last thing you need is your ex harassing or threatening you. You have the right to <strong>BE<\/strong> and <strong>FEEL<\/strong> safe. However, if you are being stalked, threatened or harassed, you may benefit from getting a protection order.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>So, what is a protection order?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_f4e666-31 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7c1ab1-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7c1ab1-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">What is a Protection Order?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A protection order, also known as a no-contact order, is a court order that prevents the person abusing you from seeing or contacting you. There may also be other conditions on the protection order that the person needs to follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There are several different types of no-contact orders. Depending on your situation, you can apply for one of them to help keep yourself safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Please be aware that the names and types of protection orders may vary from place to place, so you need to know what is available where you live. I will be talking about protection orders found in my area in Alberta, Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4ed6f2-aa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_885e36-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_885e36-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_885e36-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Emergency Protection Order (EPO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Emergency Protection Orders (EPO) are for urgent and emergency situations. They are used in situations where there is family violence. This means that the person causing harm may be ordered to stay away from you, stop seeing you or even move out of the home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>When can you get an EPO?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">A family member has committed violence against you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">You have a reason(s) to believe the abusive person will continue to hurt you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Your situation is urgent and serious and you need a protection order right away to protect you and\/or your family. Often the abuse has happened recently, preferably in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can get an EPO 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to get an EPO you need to go through a provincial court or see a justice of the peace in person or over the phone. Again, this process may differ depending on where you live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_54a8cc-b6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_1fc8dc-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">King&#8217;s Bench Protection Order (KBPO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A King\u2019s Bench Protection Order (KBPO), formerly known as a Queen\u2019s Bench Protection Order, is a protection order that you can get if you are experiencing family violence and you aren\u2019t eligible for an EPO. This order can order the person abusing you to stop contacting you, move out of the home, stay away from you and allow you to use certain property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>When can you get a KBPO?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">When you are experiencing family violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">When your situation is not urgent unlike an EPO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_abe243-ae alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_08b8c4-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_08b8c4-a8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_b8fc30-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b8fc30-fa size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"what is a no-contact order?\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1601 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-52.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Andrea Piacquadio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_039ca2-5a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_039ca2-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_039ca2-5a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Be aware that a KBPO requires you to give the abusive person a copy of the KBPO application. This means they will be aware of what you are applying for. An EPO does not require this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A hearing is required to grant this protection order, you cannot apply via phone or provincial court.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">To apply for a KBPO you need to fill out two forms (Originating Application \u2013 Protection Against Family Violence Act (Form 7) and King\u2019s Bench Protection Order Questionnaire (Form FL-13)) which you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/albertacourts.ca\/kb\/areas-of-law\/family\/family-law-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_fdad6b-c5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_43dd9d-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_43dd9d-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_43dd9d-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Restraining Orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A restraining order is an order where the abusive person is ordered to stay away from you and not contact you. They do not need to be a family member but could be a co-worker, dating partner, roommate, etc. This is a different requirement from that of an EPO or KBPO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If you are in an emergency situation you can apply for a restraining order without notice (you don&#8217;t need to notify the abusive person). Otherwise, you would inform the abusive person that you are applying for a restraining order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>When can you get a restraining order?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you are not able to get a EPO or KBPO then you can apply for a restraining order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you have a legitimate fear for your own and\/or your children\u2019s safety or even property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you are experiencing harassment such as threats, stalking, repeated phone calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">You can only apply for a restraining order during court hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A restraining order is often good for a year, but can be granted for longer or permanently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_8eadd4-65 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e540c5-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e540c5-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_e540c5-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Exclusive Possession Order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If your relationship has broken down, and you and your partner cannot live peacefully together, then this order may be right for you. For example, if you are experiencing domestic violence, the court could order the abusive person to leave the home and you can stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">You can apply if you rent or own the home, and your name does not need to be on the lease or the title of the home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4fc035-19 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_556a39-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_556a39-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_556a39-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>When can you get an exclusive possession order?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">You and your partner cannot live peacefully together (domestic violence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you need exclusive possession of a family vehicle, pets, or household items in order to take care of your children and yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">When your safety is at risk and you need your abusive partner to stop entering or going near the home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">You need to apply for this order in the court of the King&#8217;s Bench. It is best to have a lawyer represent you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_b5e3bf-c3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_d1fef8-2e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_d1fef8-2e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"no contact order domestic violence\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1605 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-53.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Fernanda Baquero<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_2c21fd-d3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_16986d-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_16986d-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_16986d-4e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Peace Bond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A peace bond can be given to someone whom the court believes is highly likely to re-offend but has yet to do so. Basically, the person is ordered to \u201ckeep the peace\u201d for a defined length of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">For example, if your abusive partner has been charged with assault, the Crown Prosecutor may withdraw the charges if your partner enters into a peace bond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>When to apply for a peace bond?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you are afraid someone will harm you, your child, partner or your property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">If you are afraid someone will share intimate content of you without your consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">You need to know that a peace bond can take a long time to get (probably a few months) so if you need support right away, try applying for another protection order.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_fe37a6-8e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d7a417-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d7a417-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_d7a417-da\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Family Violence vs. Domestic Violence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Family violence and domestic violence are not seen as exactly the same thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">For the purpose of applying for a protection order, it is important you know the difference between family and domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">According to the <em>Protection Against Family Violence Act <\/em>the following are considered family members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">someone you are or were married to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">someone you are in an adult interdependent with or were in such a relationship with <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">a person who lives with you, or used to live with you, and you are in an intimate relationship with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">a parent of your child, whether they have lived with you or not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">someone you are related to by blood, marriage, adoption or an adult interdependent relationship (including adult children and in-laws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">a child in your care and custody<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">someone you live with and has care and custody over you <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Domestic violence refers to abuse that is experienced by a person\u2019s current or former intimate partner or spouse. <a href=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/?page_id=91\" title=\"Click here\">Click here<\/a> for more information on &#8220;What is Domestic Violence?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_e9a7f4-59 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5da478-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5da478-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_5da478-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Protection Orders and Christianity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">To the best of my knowledge, the Bible doesn&#8217;t speak about protection orders. There isn\u2019t specific instruction as to whether a Christian should or should not apply for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">I guarantee you that some women (if not yourself?!) feel guilty about wanting to apply for a no-contact order, and wonder if they are being a \u201cbad Christian.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Here are my thoughts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The Bible says that we are to guard our hearts: <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_5d5ccf-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_5d5ccf-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_5d5ccf-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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.kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_f2cddd-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_f2cddd-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_f2cddd-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_475824-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_475824-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_475824-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWatch over your heart with all diligence, For from it <em>flow<\/em> the springs of life.\u201d<\/strong> Proverbs 4:23 AMP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_85f31d-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_85f31d-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_85f31d-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2b84fe-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2b84fe-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2b84fe-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2b84fe-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_2b84fe-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_2b84fe-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_2b84fe-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">God instructs us to protect ourselves from harm, including from toxic people who damage our mental, emotional and physical health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">So, sometimes we need help from the courts, government or social welfare system to help us be safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Don\u2019t feel guilt or shame if you are being abused and need to take action to protect yourself and your kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">It\u2019s true that God honors marriage, and doesn\u2019t like divorce, but God doesn\u2019t want you to subject yourself to an abusive situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Do what you need to do to keep yourself safe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_6f2c0e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_6f2c0e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_6f2c0e-4d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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Each no-contact order has its own purpose and conditions that are meant to hold the abusive person accountable while keeping you safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>You are not powerless.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There are steps you can take to create a safer environment for yourself, where you can have peace, and focus on your healing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Share this article with other survivors, family and friends to help us raise awareness of domestic violence and educate the church (links at the top of page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">We are stronger together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">He is faithful,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-image_6d0eff-ac.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_6d0eff-ac .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:180px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_6d0eff-ac.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_6d0eff-ac .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_6d0eff-ac{max-width:180px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_6d0eff-ac{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_6d0eff-ac img{width:100%;}.kb-image_6d0eff-ac .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_6d0eff-ac size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Elegant-Circle-Photographer-Signature-Initials-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-996 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Elegant-Circle-Photographer-Signature-Initials-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Elegant-Circle-Photographer-Signature-Initials-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/analahlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Elegant-Circle-Photographer-Signature-Initials-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_6307ef-f8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_cdcd95-07{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_cdcd95-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_cdcd95-07\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the free Ebook, \u201c5 Ways You Can Invite Jesus Into Your Healing: After Domestic Violence.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/subscribepage.io\/analahlife\" title=\"Click here!&nbsp;\">Click here!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a protection order? 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