Can a minor file for a protective order?
You cannot file on your own. If you are under 18 years of age, someone over 18 will have to file the petition on your behalf.1
1 O.C.G.A. § 16-5-94(a)
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You cannot file on your own. If you are under 18 years of age, someone over 18 will have to file the petition on your behalf.1
1 O.C.G.A. § 16-5-94(a)
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