Protect Yourself With an Order of Protection
 

An Order of Protection is a court order which prohibits certain behaviors of one person against another. These behaviors include domestic abuse, stalking, attempted assault, reckless endangerment, or disorderly conduct.

In a case of domestic violence, you can get an Order of Protection from a family court against a current or former spouse, a person with whom you have had a child, a family member that you are related to by blood or marriage, or someone with whom you have had an intimate relationship.

If the defendant violates such an order, he or she faces serious legal consequences, including arrest and imprisonment. These Order of Protections can safeguard people from domestic violence situations, including those that may be exacerbated by an ongoing divorce proceeding or family court matter.

Judges can also protect your children, such as giving you legal custody, ordering child support from the defendant, and requiring any visitations between your children and the defendant to be supervised. Those who violate orders of protection can be arrested, given a jail sentence, be charged with a more serious crime, be prohibited from owning guns, be required to pay for medical or other expenses caused by the abuse, or be put on probation.

A temporary Order of Protection may be issued to offer a victim immediate protection. In these cases, a hearing is usually held at a later date to determine whether to keep the Order of Protection in place.

If you are in fear for yourself and your loved ones, do not hesitate to call Ronald Zimmer. We are dedicated to advocating for you before the court and assisting you in this legal action. Our firm stands ready to help you in any situation requiring legal protection in a domestic violence matter.