Q: Is there a way to make an eviction date come sooner?
I live with my mom and younger sister (13) and my mothers ex boyfriend has been living with us for about 4-5 years now and finally we have gotten an eviction notice for him but its not set until July 1st. Lately he has been yelling at us and making us uncomfortable and scared in our own home and is taking and hiding things etc etc. He has threatened my mother and sister and has put me in a position that is terrifying. I am trying not to just call the police because he has also threatened that to us since we are "attacking" him when we are trying to get our stolen stuff back. Is there any way to get him evicted sooner? I am living in a state of fear for my mother and sister's safety and if calling the police is the only thing I can do so be it, but is there other possible routes to take here?
A: Yes. You may obtain an emergency order of protection. Contact your local women's center. They have trained advocates to get you through the process without having to file a lawyer.
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