English
EspañolA brief description of the difference between state laws and federal laws.
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 of protection in the Northern Mariana Islands.
General information about custody laws in the Northern Mariana Islands.
General information (not state-specific) about child support.
General information about divorce in the CNMI.
General information (not state-specific) about housing laws that offer protections and benefits to victims of domestic violence.
General information (not state-specific) on laws that specifically protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace.
Information about crimes an abuser may have committed in the CNMI.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be illegal for the abuser to have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs and lost wages.
General information (not state-specific) about litigation abuse.
