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Ex Bf Who Was Violent To Me Served A Tpo Against Me After I Was Hospitalized For A Suicide Attempt. How Can I Get Representation For The Hearing?

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Location: Atlanta, GA (Fulton county)

From what I understand, this is a bit of a weird situation. And yes I am aware that people typically represent themselves in these cases. Effectively, what happened is my ex (who owns the home we lived in) broke up with me, I ran off and attempted suicide after. I was hospitalized for a week in a mental facility, during my stay I was informed by a mediator that he had a family violence TPO against me. He's alleging that I have drug abuse issues (I never have), that I coerced him into sex on Jan 15th (he had sex with me without my consent and did not stop when I said no, and has also had very violent sex with me in the past that I did not consent to in the summer of 2024), and that he feared I would abuse him after I got out of the hospital (I did not want to return and stated as such). All of my belongings were packed and moved out of the house while I was still in the hospital. He posted an eviction notice, but said he isn't going to pursue the eviction unless I fight him on the TPO; effectively threatening to retaliate if I defend myself. He's also either deleted or removed me from the discord chatroom where there is proof of the 2024 event happening, so I can't use that in my defense.

I have tried calling legal aid, the county clerk, and family violence attorneys. They've said I can't get representation since I'm not the victim, since it's a civil case and there are no charges, or that they simply don't know how to help. I'm desperate for options, and I'm afraid of what's going to happen. Thank you.

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