Protection for You and Your Child
Unfortunately divorce, child custody and other family law matters are not immune to domestic abuse and violence. If you believe you or your child are in danger of domestic violence or have already suffered domestic abuse, speak to an attorney at our firm immediately. Do not wait as action must be taken now. We can petition for an order of protection on your behalf immediately.
Assistance to Police and Prosecutors
An order of protection does not prevent or stop any physical act, and should in no way embolden the protected party into thinking that he or she is protected. An order of protection tells the police how to act when they arrive on the scene and gives the prosecutor grounds to file additional charges against the offending party.
Criminal Orders of Protection
If a criminal charge of domestic battery is filed, a Criminal Petition for Order of Protection is often also filed. If the criminal charge is dropped, the Criminal Petition for Order of Protection will also be dropped.
Civil Orders of Protection
Civil Petitions for Order of Protection can be filed separately or as part of another proceeding, such as a divorce.
Improper Use of Order is Prohibited
A Petition for Order of Protection cannot be used for improper means such as securing custody.
Contact an Order of Protection Lawyer
To speak with an experienced order of protection attorney about your domestic abuse case, please contact Wakenight & Associates, P.C.
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