### Question
What is the definition of accompaniment?


### Answer
The definition of **accompaniment** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 18201*:

> assisting, representing, and accompanying a woman in seeking judicial relief for child support, child custody, restraining orders, and restitution for harm to persons and property, and in filing criminal charges, and may include the payment of court costs and reasonable attorney and witness fees associated therewith

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 158-SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN**

