Domestic Violence victim wanting assistance with obtaining a PO.  States previous DV history but unreported.  Couple is married with one child.  Couple has been separated for about 2-3 years.  Victim recently made a police report regarding an assault but charges were declined by the DA's office.  There is not a current divorce or custody order.  Parties are following a verbal custody agreement between themselves.  Victim attempted to apply for a PO through the DA's office but was denied.  Per the DA's office there were previous filings for divorce in

Janie and Jordan are married and have two children together, ages 2 and 8 mos. After an argument last night where he shoved her against the wall, he left with both children and she believes he is at his mother's house in Sweet Home, Texas. She described past violent incidents, most of which she never reported to law enforcement. However, she did report an assault that occurred in September of 2019 when she was 22 weeks pregnant. She said he "choked her" and she had visible injuries that she and law enforcement took pictures of.

Trafficking survivor had a child with her trafficker. She escaped and came to Houston, and the trafficker found lawyers to try to get custody of the child. Trafficker appeared to claim custody in New Jersey but initially police told him his paperwork didn't have legitimacy here. He now has hired lawyers here in Texas in order to get custody and they are trying to contact her. Client needs help with custody and probably a protective order.

Client would like to get assistance for a divorce, client has suffered abuse in the marriage.  Client has left the abusive situation and living with a friend