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.All filings for Personal Protection Orders (PPO) will be done via email at this time. If you are in immediate danger, you should ask the judge for an "ex parte" order, which can be issued without waiting for a hearing. A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a Circuit Court injunctive order that helps protect victims of Family Violence, Dating Violence, or Stalking. In 2022, the Circuit Court processed over 2,942 Petitions for Personal Protection Order. If you need to file a PPO against someone in your household, the Traverse City family law attorneys at Alward Fisher can help you. Click button below for information on how to safely apply for a PPO online. An ex parte order is a court order issued before the other party gets notice or an opportunity to respond. If you have been charged with a domesticviolence crime, the judge may have entered a "NoContact Order.