Know the Laws: Ohio
- State Law Overview
Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.
- Restraining Orders
Information about domestic violence protection orders and stalking or sexually oriented offense protection orders.
- Custody
State-specific information about custody in Ohio.
- Parental Kidnapping
This page addresses some general (not state-specific) laws of one parent taking a child out of the state or country, without the other parent's consent.
- Divorce
General information about divorce with links to Ohio-specific information.
- Crimes
General information about crimes the abuser may have committed in Ohio and victim assistance programs.
- State Gun Laws
If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, then it may be illegal for your 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.