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DVPO Meaning – Domestic Violence Protection Order
In Washington State, DVPO stands for Domestic Violence Protection Order which is a civil court order designed to protect someone from harm or threats by a family member, intimate partner, or household member. A DVPO in Washington can order the abuser to: Stay away from the victim’s home, work, or school Stop contacting or harassing…
Read MoreHow to Evict your Tenant in Florida for Not Paying Rent
If you have a tenant who is not paying rent, then you can legally evict the tenant by filing a legal case. An eviction case, also called an “unlawful detainer” case in Florida, is a legal action filed by a landlord to regain possession of a rental property when a tenant refuses to leave voluntarily.…
Read MoreHow Long do Restraining Orders last in Florida
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 08:00 pmIn Florida, the length of a restraining order—also called an injunction for protection—can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and what the judge decides. Temporary Restraining Order (Temporary Injunction) – typically 15 days A person gets a Temporary Injunction for Protection in Florida after filing…
Read MoreCan I get a Restraining Order Against a Physician in California
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:20 amYes, you can get a restraining order against a physician in California—if their behavior meets the legal criteria for harassment, abuse, stalking, threats, or violence. If the Physician is Harassing or Threatening YouYou can seek a restraining order if a physician—whether someone you’ve worked with, been…
Read MoreRestraining orders in Florida
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 06:43 pmThis page provides a complete overview of Restraining Orders in Florida What is a Restraining Order in Florida In Florida, a restraining order, more formally known as an injunction for protection, is a court order issued on request to ban certain behaviors on an abuser such as…
Read MoreRoommate Harassment Laws and Examples in California
Recently updated on April 26th, 2025 at 10:55 pmLiving with a roommate can be a great way to share expenses and enjoy company, but when one of the roommates is abusive, it can seriously the mental and physical well being of the victims. In California, roommate harassment can be addressed through a Civil Harassment Restraining…
Read MoreHow Does a Restraining Order Work if You Live in the Same House
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 01:02 amIn California, a restraining order is sought by a victim of abuse to ban certain actions on the abuser. Some of the most common restrictions are: i) to not contact the victim, and ii) to stay a certain distance away — both of which would not be…
Read MoreProtective Order Law in New York
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 04:24 amIn New York, the laws governing Orders of Protection (commonly referred to as Protective Orders) are designed to prevent abuse, harassment, stalking, or threats from a specific person. These laws fall under New York Family Court Act § 812, and related sections. You may be eligible to…
Read MoreWhat Proof Do You Need For A Restraining Order in New York
Recently updated on April 26th, 2025 at 10:24 pmIn order to get a Restraining Order (also call Order of Protection) in the New York state, the proof needed is that more likely than not abuse occurred as defined in Family Court Act (FCA) § 812. The standard of “more likely than not” means enough credible…
Read MoreWhat Proof or Grounds are Needed for a Restraining Order
Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 04:10 amIn order to get a Restraining Order, formally called an Injunction in Florida, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, did any of the following to the victim. Physical harm including hitting,…
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