Who can get a protection order?
You may file for a protection order if you have been the victim of abuse by a family or household member or a dating partner, which includes:
- your spouse or former spouse;
- your parent;
- your brother or sister;
- your grandparent;
- family members related to you by blood, adoption, or marriage;
- anyone with whom you live, currently or in the past;
- anyone with whom you have had a child (even if you were not married); and
- anyone with whom you are or were in a dating relationship.1
A custodial or noncustodial parent or guardian may file a petition on behalf of a minor child (under 18) who is the victim of domestic violence.2
1 I.C. § 39-6303
2 I.C. §§ 32-101; 39-6304(2)