About Pro-Se Prime
A calmer way to prepare for NY Family Court
Pro-Se Prime is a private, informational workspace that helps you organize facts, track evidence, and practice clear, court-ready wording for New York Family Court Orders of Protection.
The mission
Going to Family Court without a lawyer can feel overwhelming. The court needs specific, chronological, factual details. Most people show up with lived experience, fear, and scattered proof.
Pro-Se Prime helps you convert your story into a clear record: what happened, when, where, who saw it, what proof exists, and what protection you are asking for. It does not replace a lawyer. It helps you prepare to speak plainly and stay organized.
Important
Pro-Se Prime provides general, informational content. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
How it works
Guided intake
Answer plain-language questions about relationship eligibility, incidents, safety, and proof. No jargon.
Missing-details check
The tool flags gaps that courts commonly ask about: dates, locations, injuries, threats, witnesses, and weapons.
Evidence organization
Build a checklist of texts, photos, reports, witness names, and logs so you know what to bring.
Court roadmap
Get a clear script and outline for court, focused on the facts that matter for an Order of Protection.
✅ What this tool does
- • Helps you gather facts in a clean timeline.
- • Helps you list evidence and match it to incidents.
- • Helps you practice short, court-ready wording.
- • Helps you keep track of what is missing.
⚠️ What this tool is not
- • Not a lawyer, not a substitute for legal representation.
- • Does not file paperwork for you or contact the court.
- • Does not guarantee outcomes or eligibility decisions.
- • Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911.
🛡 Privacy-first design
Your information is sensitive. Pro-Se Prime is designed to minimize what it keeps and to make it easy to print and leave. Review the Privacy Policy for details and best practices.
🕵️ Safety tips
If you share a device with the person causing harm, consider private browsing and clearing history. If you believe your communications are monitored, use a safer device or location when possible.
Hotlines (NY)
NY State Domestic & Sexual Violence: 800-942-6906
Text: 844-997-2121
NYC Safe Horizon: 800-621-4673
Legal disclaimer
This application is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Use of this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court procedures and eligibility can vary by county and facts. Always confirm critical information with official court resources or a qualified attorney.