Complaint For Relief From Abuse {400-00150C}

400-00150C - COMPLAINT FOR RELIEF FROM ABUSE. This form is used in the Vermont Superior Court, Family Division, by an individual (the Plaintiff) seeking legal protection from abuse by another person (the Defendant). It initiates a civil case in which the Plaintiff alleges that the Defendant has committed acts of abuse, stalking, coercive control, sexual assault, or placed the Plaintiff or children in fear of imminent serious physical harm. The form is used to describe the relationship between the parties (e.g., spouses, family members, people who have dated or lived together), identify any related court proceedings, and provide detailed allegations about the abusive conduct. The Plaintiff may request the court to issue an emergency order that prohibits the Defendant from abusing or contacting them or their children, orders the Defendant to leave a shared residence, restricts firearm possession, provides temporary child support or living expenses, and grants temporary custody or control of children or pets. www.FormsWorkflow.com