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Arkansas Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n
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Arkansas offers relief for victims of domestic violence through orders of protection<\/a>. These court orders use provisions tailored to each domestic abuse case. In addition to providing protection, these restraining orders can award child custody, spousal support, and more.<\/p>\r\n

There’s a lot to understand about the orders of protection available in Arkansas. In this guide, we’ll examine each type or order, explain what they can and can’t do, and show you how to get the one you need<\/a>. If you’d like more information about domestic abuse, FindLaw’s Arkansas Domestic Violence Laws<\/a> article offers a thorough and detailed analysis.<\/p>\r\n

While there are a few different restraining orders available in Arkansas, only one is applied for by the victim. To reduce confusion, we’ll explain what each order does.<\/p>\r\n

Arkansas Domestic Abuse Order of Protection<\/h2>\r\n

Victims of domestic violence, referred to in Arkansas codes as domestic abuse, can apply for an Arkansas domestic abuse order of protection. Domestic abuse classification has very specific requirements<\/a>. Certain abusive crimes must occur between family and household members.<\/p>\r\n

The people involved must share close personal relationships for consideration as family members and household members<\/a>. The following qualify:<\/p>\r\n