National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 —
free, confidential, available 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
You're in the right place.
This tool will walk you through the DV-100 — the California form used to request a domestic violence protective order. You don't need a lawyer. You don't need to know any legal terms. We'll guide you through every question.
What to expect:
- Three short steps — about 15–20 minutes total
- Your answers are saved on your device only — nothing is sent anywhere until you print
- You can pause and come back anytime
- At the end you'll get a filled draft you can print and file at the courthouse
Not sure this is the right step? If there's any chance to resolve this another way — or if you need to think it through first — take a breath here first. We'll be here when you're ready.