What you will need

Gathering this information ahead of time makes filing easier. You do not need everything to file — if you are in danger, file now and add details later.

• Your full name and a safe address (you can ask the court to keep your address private)
• The other person's name and any address you know
• Description of what happened, including dates if you remember them
• Any photos, texts, or other evidence
• Names of any witnesses