Apply for a domestic abuse protection order in a family court: Form DA1
Use this form to apply to a family court for an order protecting you from domestic abuse, or the risk of domestic abuse.
Applies to England
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You must read the guidance on applying for a domestic abuse protection order in the family court before completing this form.
Who can apply
You can only apply if the person you need protection from lives either in:
- Greater Manchester
- the London boroughs of Croydon, Bromley or Sutton
- Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees
The application process is different if you have an ongoing civil case in the county court with the person you need protection from.
Read the guidance on applying for a DAPO in a county court
Where to apply
You can only apply to the following family courts:
If the person you need protection from lives in Sutton, you can apply either in Croydon or Bromley.
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