Know the Laws

• State Law Overview

  Most of the laws related to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.

• Restraining Orders

  Information about Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and moving out of state with an Order.

• Custody

  A custody order in Arizona determines who is responsible for caring, providing housing, and making decisions for a child.

• Parental Kidnapping

  Information about parental kidnapping (custodial interference) in Arizona.

• Divorce

  Basic information about Arizona divorce laws.

• Crimes

  General information about criminal law with links to Arizona-specific information.

• State Gun Laws

  There are state laws that may make it illegal for an abuser to buy or have a gun.

• Suing Your Abuser

  General information about your right to sue your abuser for medical costs, destroyed property, or other damages.

Federal Laws

• Immigration

  Immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.

• Federal Gun Laws

  Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.

• Military

  Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.

Tribal Laws

• Tribal Law

  Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Religious Law

• Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)

  A get is a divorce under Jewish law.