IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ____________ COUNTY, KANSAS ______________________________, Plaintiff vs. Case No. _______________ ______________________________, Defendant PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER (Pursuant to K.S.A. 60-3101, et seq.) 1. I live in the City of _________________, in the County of __________________, Kansas. 2. I have filed __________ (give number) petitions for protection from abuse in the past twelve months. The dates of these petitions are _________________________________. These petitions were filed in the counties of . (State which petitions, if any, involved abuse of a minor child) . 3. I am seeking protection for: (check all that apply) _____ myself _____ my minor children (under age 18) _____ minor children who live with me 4. The defendant and I: (answer all that apply if you are asking for protection for yourself) _____ are currently in a dating relationship _____ were formerly in a dating relationship _____ currently live together in the same residence _____ formerly lived together in the same residence _____ have never lived together in the same residence _____ have had a child in common (If you are alleging that you and the defendant are or were in a dating relationship, briefly describe that relationship, including the date the relationship ended) The residence is: (answer if you want the judge to order the defendant to move) _____ a) jointly owned or rented and jointly occupied by defendant and me _____ b) owned or rented by me _____ c) owned or rented by someone else (explain) _____ d) owned or rented by me and someone else (explain)_________________________ _____ e) owned or rented by defendant only _____ f) a home in which I have no property interest, but the defendant is my spouse American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com _____ g) not applicable because the defendant and I do not live together. American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com 5. The minor child(ren): (check all that apply if you are asking for protection for minor child(ren)) _____ is currently in a dating relationship with the defendant _____ was formerly in a dating relationship with the defendant _____ currently lives with the defendant and has since ___________ _____ currently lives with me and has since _________ _____ formerly lived with the defendant _____ has never lived with the defendant _____ has had a child in common with the defendant (If you are alleging that the minor child and the defendant are or were in a dating relationship, briefly describe that relationship): 6. The following legal actions have been filed between me and the defendant or involving the minor children: (check case type, give county filed in, and give case number and date filed, if known) _____ divorce/custody _____ paternity _____ child in need of care _____ action seeking protective order _____ other 7. These minor children are involved in this matter: Name Date of Birth Mother’s Name Father’s Name If you are requesting custody of a minor child who is also a child of the defendant, you must complete and attach an additional form concerning jurisdiction (UCCJEA form). 8. I am seeking protection from abuse because the defendant, (name of person you are seeking protection from) has: (check all that apply) _____ caused me bodily injury or attempted to cause me bodily injury _____ placed me in fear of imminent bodily injury by threatening me _____ caused the minor children bodily injury or attempted to cause them bodily injury _____ placed the minor children in fear of imminent bodily injury _____ engaged in any of the following acts with a minor under 16 years of age who is not the spouse of the defendant: sexual intercourse or lewd fondling or touching of the person of either the minor or the defendant 9. The acts complained of occurred on these dates: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com 10. (Briefly describe the specific facts about why you are seeking a protection from abuse order): 11. The defendant can be found at: (give all available addresses) HOME: Street City State Phone Number Times when defendant is usually there Zip Code WORK: Street City State Phone Number Times when defendant is usually there Zip Code OTHER: Please explain: Street City State Phone Number Times when defendant is usually there Zip Code WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests that the court issue an order of protection restraining defendant from: _____ a) abusing, molesting or interfering with the privacy or rights of the plaintiff and the minor child(ren) _____ b) entering or coming on or around the premises or the residence of the plaintiff located at: (Give address or other description of residence from which defendant is to be excluded.) I am requesting that my ____ address and ____ telephone number remain confidential for the following reason: (complete if appropriate) FURTHER, plaintiff requests that the court also issue the following order(s): (check if appropriate) _____ c) defendant immediately move from and not return to the residence located at: (You must include your address if defendant is ordered to be removed from the residence) _____ d) law enforcement officers be directed to evict the defendant from the residence located at: ____________________________________________ _____ e) law enforcement officers be directed to grant any assistance necessary to protect plaintiff and child(ren) from abuse Plaintiff further requests that copies of orders be given to the appropriate law enforcement agencies; that the court issue an ex parte Order of Temporary Custody of the minor child(ren), if appropriate; that a date, time, and place for a hearing on this matter be set; and that summons be issued to defendant, notifying the defendant of this action and the relief requested. American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com Plaintiff further requests that upon hearing of this cause, the court issue a Final Order of Protection, enjoining defendant from any acts of abuse against the plaintiff and the plaintiff's child(ren), and that the court award to plaintiff the following additional relief: _____ a) suitable alternative housing for plaintiff and minor child(ren) _____ b) custody of the minor child(ren) _____ c) child support _____ d) support of spouse _____ e) possession of personal property and the assistance of a law enforcement officer in securing that property, if necessary _____ f) attorney's fees, if represented by counsel, and costs _____ g) counseling for defendant _____ h) other, please specify: and for such other and further relief, all as appropriate and as the court deems necessary. Plaintiff's signature (If attorney represents the plaintiff, the attorney's address and phone number must be provided.) I understand that by asking the court to file this petition and sign the temporary order, I am REQUIRED to appear in court for the hearing set on the ___ day of _______, _____, at _______ a.m. I understand that if I fail to appear on the date and time specified above, that for my protection, the court will secure my presence in court with the assistance of law enforcement. I understand that even if I wish to have this matter dismissed, I must appear personally in court on the date and time specified, unless I have received a copy of an Order of Dismissal or an Order of Continuance from the court. ______________________________ Plaintiff’s signature American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com VERIFICATION STATE OF KANSAS COUNTY OF __________ ) ) ) ss: _____________________________, of lawful age, being first duly sworn states that (she)/(he) is the plaintiff in the above action; that (she)/(he) has read the foregoing Petition and knows the contents of it, and that the declarations in it are true and correct to the best of plaintiff's knowledge and belief. Plaintiff's signature SIGNED AND SWORN to (or affirmed) before me on this ___ day of _______________, 200__. Deputy Clerk of the District Court/Notary Public My Appointment Expires: ___________________ American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com