32M here. Finally got the ok from legal aid that I can start process this Monday.

Wife was caught abusing one of our children last week on camera and I filed a protective order for me and our 2 children. I was granted temporarily and had our final hearing yesterday which made it now in effect for a full year.

She's been arrested and now there is a full blown criminal investigation for what she has done but I am just relieved to get this process started and move on.