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Filing to End or Change a Personal Protection Order Issued Against You

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Learn about what you can do if someone got a personal protection order (PPO) against you.

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Defending Against a Personal Protection Order

Having a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against you can be damaging. If someone has a PPO against you, you can file a motion to ask the judge to change or end it. Read this article to learn about the consequences of having a PPO against you and what you can do about it.
What Happens If You Violate a Personal Protection Order

It is important to obey a PPO that someone has against you. This article explains the court process after you are arrested or accused of violating a PPO and the consequences you could face.
Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry

The State of Michigan keeps a list of people who have abused or neglected children, called the Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. Read this article to learn more about how names get on or off this list.
CPS and Your Family

When Child Protective Services (CPS) gets involved with your family, it’s important to understand your rights and responsibilities. Read this article to learn more about the role of CPS and about the child removal process.
Safety and Privacy When Using Electronic Devices for Legal Matters

If you are using a computer, smartphone, or other device to find information related to legal matters, you may want to keep this private for many reasons. You might be concerned for your safety, or you may just prefer to keep your legal issue to yourself. Read this article to learn more about how to keep your information private and safe.

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Do-It-Yourself Motion to Modify, Extend, or Terminate a Personal Protection Order (PPO)

You can use this tool to prepare forms to ask the court to change part of a personal protection order, end the order early, or extend the order's expiration date. You can also use this tool to prepare forms to ask the court to change or end a personal protection order someone has against you.

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