WHAT IS DISTRICT COURT? M.G.L.C. 209A DOMESTIC ABUSE LAW
WHAT IS FAMILY & PROBATE COURT? STALKING LAW
WHO IS A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER? RESTRAINING ORDERS
THE ROLE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE VICTIM WITNESS SERVICE BUREAU
WHAT TO DO IF THE COURT IS CLOSED OTHER LEGAL UPDATES
 

Who Is A Family Or Household Member?

  1. Are / Were married to each other
    e.g. Currently spousal member or ex-spouses
  2. Are / Were residing together in the same household
    e.g. Roommates; live-in partners
  3. Are / Were related by blood or marriage
    e.g. Parents and Children, Uncle, Aunt, Cousins, Stepfamily
  4. Are the parents of a minor child
    e.g. Out of wed-lock parents; adopted parents
  5. Are / Were in a substantive dating or engagement relationship
    e.g. Boyfriend and Girlfriend, Same sex dating relationship, Finance