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Know the Laws - By State
Please see below for state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information. You can also reach us at our Email Hotline if you have more specific questions.
Information about orders for protection due to domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or a sex offense and workplace violence restraining orders.
State-specific information about custody in Indiana.
This page addresses some general (not state-specific) laws of one parent taking a child out of the state or country, without the other parent’s consent.
Basic information about divorce laws in Indiana.
Information about housing-related protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Information about crimes the abuser may have committed in Indiana and victim assistance programs.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
