Know the Laws

• Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law

  Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.

• Restraining Orders

  Information about orders of protection in Puerto Rico.

• Custody

  Information about custody in Puerto Rico.

• Divorce

  Basic information about divorce in Puerto Rico.

• Crimes

  General information about crimes an abuser may have committed.

Federal Laws

• Immigration

  Immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.

• Federal Gun Laws

  Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.

• Military

  Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.

Tribal Laws

• Tribal Law

  Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Religious Law

• Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)

  A get is a divorce under Jewish law.