In many circumstances involving domestic violence it is possible to obtain a court order without the typical notice requirements. You may be able to obtain an order that will provide you with possession of the marital residence and automobile temporary custody of your children; the order may also provide that your spouse must stay away from you and the children. If your spouse violates such an order he or she will be arrested. Domestic violence orders are available in certain circumstances when your spouse, former spouse or a person of the opposite sex with whom you live attempts to cause bodily injury, or intentionally causes bodily injury or places you in fear of imminent serious bodily injury by the threat of force.