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Restraining Orders

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Laws current as of December 10, 2025

Can I get a domestic violence order against a same-sex partner?

In Kentucky, you may apply for a domestic violence order against a current or former same-sex partner as long as your relationship meets the requirements listed in Who can get a domestic violence protective order? You must also be the victim of an act of domestic violence and abuse, which is explained in What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Kentucky?