To find out more information on how to get a personal protection order (PPO) in Michigan, visit our MI Restraining Orders page. This set of forms is used to obtain, modify, or terminate a personal protection order.The forms must be filed in the family division of circuit court. In order to apply for a protective order, you need to fill and submit a specific set of official Michigan state court forms. TO PROCESS SERVER: You must serve the petition for personal protection order and file proof of service with the clerk. This packet contains forms and instructions to request a protective order. In Michigan, an abused person can seek a civil restraining order in as part of a family law case. Here, you are not asking the court to send the abuser to jail. Our forms are always free. You will leave Michigan Legal Help and go to our partner site to create forms.