The Massachusetts Complaint for Protection from Abuse (page 2) is a legal document used to protect the safety of individuals from abuse. It is designed to provide immediate protection from domestic violence, stalking, or abuse by a family or household member. It is typically filed in Massachusetts Superior Court, and it outlines the facts of the case and the protection sought by the plaintiff. The Complaint is available in two different forms: a Domestic Abuse Complaint and a Harassment Complaint. The Domestic Abuse Complaint is used when the plaintiff has experienced physical harm, sexual abuse, or threats of harm by a family or household member. It states that the plaintiff is in need of immediate protection and requests a restraining order or another court order to protect them from further harm. The Harassment Complaint is used when the plaintiff has experienced violence or threats of violence from someone who is not a family or household member. It requests a restraining order to protect the plaintiff from further harm and to prevent continued contact from the defendant. Both Complaints must be signed by the plaintiff or their attorney, and they must include detailed information about the plaintiff, the defendant, and the type of abuse experienced. The Complaint must also state the type of protection requested and any other relief that the plaintiff seeks.