How do I determine which county I should file in?

A petitioner can file a domestic abuse temporary restraining order or injunction in the county she or he is temporarily residing in or in the county where the respondent lives or in the county in the county where the incident occurred. A petitioner can file a harassment temporary restraining order or injunction in the county where the petitioner lives or in the county where the respondent lives or in the county in which the incident occurred.

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1. Is a restraining order for me?
2. Where do I start?
3. What comes after the Temporary Restraining Order?
4. Do I need an attorney?
5. Does the respondent need an attorney?
6. Are there penalties for respondents who break the temporary restraining order or injunction?
7. If I file a restraining order petition, will my abuser know what I said in the petition?
8. Does getting a restraining order mean I have custody of the kids?
9. Does having a temporary restraining order or injunction mean my abuser has to stay away from the kids also?
10. Can I get a restraining order for psychological/emotional abuse?
11. Will I be able to return to my home immediately after I file a temporary restraining order?
12. How can I make sure that the temporary restraining order/injunction will be enforced?
13. If we live or work in the same place, how can I be assured of no contact with my abuser?
14. How do I determine which county I should file in?
15. Will I void or violate my restraining order by having contact with the respondent?
16. Is it possible to get my restraining order extended?