The Maryland Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse (Bilingual — French Format) is a legal document used to seek protection from the court from domestic violence or abuse of vulnerable adults and children. It can be used to obtain a court order to keep the abuser away from the victim and to provide other forms of relief such as custody, visitation, restraining orders, and financial support. There are two types of petitions available: the Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse (English Format) and the Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse (Bilingual — French Format). ThBilingualua— - French version includes the same information as the English version but is available in both English and French. The petition must be completed in full and any supporting documents must be attached. Once the petition has been filed and served, a hearing will be scheduled with the court to determine the outcome.