Once you’ve decided that you want to apply for a family law protection order to protect yourself (or other family members who are at risk), take the following steps. Guide: For Your Protection / Chapter 4: Family Law Protection Orders How do I apply for a family law protection order? Will I need a lawyer? How do I get the court forms? Does my partner need to know that I’m applying? And what if I want the order right away? Do I have to go to a court hearing? What happens at the court hearing? How does the judge decide? What can the judge decide? How is the protection order prepared? What do I do with the order? What if my partner shows up at my home although they aren’t supposed to? What if I want to see or talk to my partner after the order is in place? What if I want the order changed or cancelled? What if I move to another province? What happens if my partner follows everything the order says? What can I do if the order is about to end and I’m still afraid for my safety? Book traversal links for Chapter 4: Family Law Protection Orders ← What can I do if the peace bond is about to end and I’m still afraid for my safety? How do I apply for a family law protection order? →