In Louisiana, you can file for a protective order against the abuser if s/he is:

• a family member, which includes your:
  • spouse or former spouse;
  • child, step-child, foster child, or grandchild;
  • parent, step-parent, foster parent or grandparents;
• a household member, which means that you and the abuser:
  • are or were in a sexual or intimate relationship, and
  • are or were living in the same home;¹ or
• a dating partner, which is defined as any person who you have had an intimate or romantic relationship with, including a same-sex partner. The judge will decide whether you have an intimate or romantic dating relationship based on:

• the length of your relationship;
• the type of relationship between yourself and the abuser; and
• how often you and the abuser interacted.²

¹ LA R. S. 46: 2132(4)
² LA R. S. 46: 2151