The Maryland Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse (Bilingual — Spanish Format) is a form used to request a court order to protect individuals from harm caused by an abuser. This form is available in both English and Spanish and is available for free on the Maryland Courts website. This form can be used to request a protective order for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, or vulnerable adult abuse. It can also be used to request a restraining order, which prohibits the abuser from coming in contact with the victim or entering their home. The form must be filled out and filed in the appropriate district court. Once the petition is filed, a hearing date will be set to determine if the petition should be granted. If the petition is approved, the court will issue an order of protection, which may include any or all of the following: no contact orders, stay away orders, temporary custody orders, and temporary use and possession of property orders. Different types of Maryland Petition For Protection From Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Abuse (Bilingual — Spanish Format) include: Temporary Protective Order, Final Protective Order, and Ex Parte Order.