DV-120 · Step 1 of 5

Tell us about this case.

You were served with a request for a restraining order. This is your chance to respond. Start with the basics from the papers you were served.

Being served does not mean the court has decided anything yet. You have the right to tell your side. This form is how you do that.

Court & Case

Case number It's on the papers you were served — top-right corner of the first page. State County Court / Courthouse (if you know it) Branch name Court street address Court mailing address Court city + ZIP

Pick a courthouse above and we'll fill in the address details for you. You can still edit them by hand.

The Parties

The other person's name (the person asking for the order) This is the person who filed — their name is on the papers you got. Your full name This is you — the person responding to the request.

Hearing Info

Hearing date The date is on the papers you were served. Hearing time Dept / Room Also on the served papers. Something like "Dept F5" or "Room 220".

Not legal advice. This tool helps you organize your response and complete the form. What you do with it is your decision.

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