An application for a temporary or extended order may be filed in the county in which:

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1.  The applicant resides;

2.  The applicant is temporarily located, away from the county in which he or she resides, to avoid the threat of domestic violence from the adverse party;

3.  The adverse party resides; or

4.  The act of domestic violence committed against the applicant by the adverse party occurred or there exists a threat of domestic violence against the applicant from the adverse party.