Can Tubman's legal services help me?

Tubman legal advocates can help in civil court in Washington, Hennepin, and suburban Ramsey counties, and criminal court in Washington and suburban Ramsey counties.

The law defines domestic abuse as physical abuse, sexual abuse, or terroristic threats. In order for Tubman's legal advocates to help, you must be experiencing some form of domestic abuse. Emotional abuse is not considered domestic abuse under the law.

Family members or people living with an abuser can ask the court for an OFP. The relationship must be one of the following:

• Wife, husband, ex-wife, ex-husband
• Parent, child, or any blood relative
• Girlfriend, boyfriend, domestic partner, ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend
• Persons who live together (roommates)
• Persons who used to live together
• Persons who have a child or an unborn child in common

If you or a child has been physically hurt, assaulted, or has a reason to fear immediate physical harm, the court may grant an OFP.

Tubman will help anyone, male or female, who is experiencing domestic abuse. If you need help, call us at 612-673-2244 or 651-770-8544.