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Laws current as of August 1, 2024

Can I get a domestic violence protection order against a same-sex partner?

In Washington, you may apply for a domestic violence protection order against a current or former same-sex partner as long as the relationship meets the requirements listed in Am I eligible to file for a domestic violence protection order?  You must also be the victim of an act of domestic violence, which is explained in What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Washington?