Domestic Violence victims have two types of actions that can protect them. One is criminal in nature. A domestic violence victim may obtain an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) and if criminal charges are brought, a criminal protective order can be issued. One act of violence can have both criminal and...
Military services members and Domestic Violence
A Domestic Violence allegation against a military service member can have an immediate and devastating effect on the service member’s employment. If in the Request for Order, (DV-100) the court finds facts that warrant the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order and one is issued against a military service member...
Information Regarding Restraining Orders
Obtaining a restraining order is no trivial issue. Courts are extremely careful when issuing restraining orders because they may severely limit the ability of a person to communicate or travel. Furthermore, courts also do not want to mistakenly issue restraining orders for misguided reasons. However, restraining orders are vital as...