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Videos

Online Information Clinics

This series of online information clinics on restraining orders for victims of domestic violence is available in English and Spanish and covers basic information on how to file for a restraining order, how to enforce it, and options for how to handle some of the common issues faced by petitioners.

Restraining Orders: 101
Restraining Orders: Enforcement
Restraining Orders: Troubleshooting Common Issues
Restraining Orders: Covid-19 Considerations
Custody, Visitation and Child Support

This series of video blogs about custody, visitation, child support, and parental kidnapping are narrated in Spanish with English subtitles. They include information about the different types of custody and visitation and related legal concepts that a judge will consider, child support, and moving out of state with your child.
Divorce

This series of video blogs about divorce are narrated in Spanish with English subtitles. They include information on the requirements for a divorce, what the divorce process might look like, and considerations for domestic violence survivors. 
Preparing for Court

This series of video blogs about preparing yourself for court are narrated in Spanish with English subtitles. They include information on things to consider and do before filing a court case, where and how to start your court case, what happens after you file, what to expect at a hearing or trial and how to prepare for it, and court-based examples illustrated by actors on how to make objections, admit evidence, and conduct direct and cross-examination. You can read more about Preparing for Court - By Yourself on our website.
Protection Orders

Vlogs

This series of video blogs about protection orders are narrated in Spanish with English subtitles. They include information on what protection orders are, who qualifies for an order, what to expect during the court process, the evidence that could be useful in court, and how protection orders can help survivors of abuse.
U Visa for Crime Victims

This series of video blogs about U visas are narrated in Spanish with English subtitles. They include information on the U visa, its requirements, the crimes that qualify someone for a U visa, who can be included in a U visa, and what happens after one is granted. 

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