WomensLaw serves and supports all survivors, no matter their sex or gender.
This section discusses the process for choosing a lawyer and tips for how to best work with your lawyer in civil court proceedings, such as protection orders, custody, divorce, etc. (For someone who is a crime victim and dealing with the prosecutor on a criminal court case, most of the information will not apply.)
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