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The Safe Families Office

Guiding Survivors to Safety and Justice

Free legal help for survivors of intimate partner abuse—protective orders, safety planning, and support.
Whether you’re seeking legal protection, navigating a crisis, or unsure of your next step—you are not alone.

Common Services

  • Help filing for a Temporary Protective Order (TPO)
  • Safety planning and legal consultations
  • Referrals to community resources like housing, counseling, and financial assistance
  • Legal representation at protective order hearings
  • Support with related family law matters (custody, child support, divorce)
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Find Support

If you’re experiencing intimate partner abuse and need legal protection, we’re here to help.

Visit our Safe Families Office or call us at 404-521-0790 to speak with someone about your situation.

Temporary Protective Orders (TPO)

A Temporary Protective Order (TPO) helps to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking. The order will require the abuser to stay a certain distance away from you, your home and your work. The abuser will be prohibited from contacting you in person, by email, by telephone, by mail and through a third party. The court can also order the abuser to stay away from your children if the court feels the abuser poses a risk to your children.

Filing a Temporary Protective Order (TPO)

If you need legal protection from an abuser, the Safe Families Office can help you navigate the Temporary Protective Order (TPO) process—a court order that legally restricts an abuser’s contact with you.

Visit Us In-Person –
Fulton County Courthouse, 8th Floor
136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30316
Walk-ins: Mon, Wed, Fri – 9 AM-12 PM

Appointments: Call (404) 612-4324 (12 PM-3 PM)

How to Start the TPO Process

You can begin your TPO filing online from anywhere, at any time. This is a good option if you are not able to visit the courthouse during walk-in hours.

What You’ll Need to File a TPO
  • The name and address (if known) of the person causing harm
  • A description of what happened and why you’re seeking protection
  • Any documentation or photos that support your case (optional but helpful)

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