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Which Protection Order should I file for in Washington?
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:09 pmBackground Today LegalAtoms can provide a yes/no answer to whether a user qualifies for a particular protection order as per the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). For example, Jane Doe can start the DVPO case, and the very first questionnaire establishes that. However a separate and maybe…
Read MoreHow are children affected when parents get a DVPO?
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:28 pmDomestic violence is a devastating reality for many families, and it can have a profound impact on the children who witness or experience it. In Washington State, when a parent is subject to a DVPO (Domestic Violence Protection Order), it can affect the safety and emotional well-being…
Read MoreHow do I Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Massachusetts?
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:14 pmOverview A “Restraining Order” also known as “209A Order” or an “Abuse Prevention Order” is a civil court order that provides protection from physical or sexual harm caused by force, or threat of harm from a family or household member. An Order can be obtained against: a…
Read MoreComparison Between Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) And Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) in California
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:23 pmIn California, when it comes to ensuring personal safety and preventing harassment or harm, two essential legal tools are frequently used: Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs). These orders are intended to safeguard individuals from harm, but they have distinct differences in terms…
Read MoreHow do I file a restraining order in San Diego
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:13 pm Restraining Orders in California including San Diego are court orders issued in situations of abuse which require the abuser to stay a certain distance away from, and refrain from contacting the victim. Failure to comply with the restraining order can result in criminal charges and therefore…
Read MoreWill a Restraining Order in California Affect my Immigration Status
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 10:45 pmIf you’re a victim seeking a restraining order then a restraining order in California will not hurt your immigration status. However if you’re the abuser then yes the restraining order. This article is aimed at the victim and not the abuser. For a restraining order, very limited…
Read MoreGlossary of Legal Terms
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:38 pmPetitioner – The person starting the case by filing a petition Respondent – The person against whom the case is filed against
Read MoreHow do I get a restraining order against my sibling in Wisconsin
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:06 pmIn Wisconsin, a restraining order officially called a Domestic Abuse Protective Order (also some times called just Protective Order) can be requested against your sibling by your county court online, informing the other party, attending a hearing, and presenting evidence to support the request for the order. …
Read MoreTaking children out of state during a divorce
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 10:45 pmINTRODUCTION Child custody relocation is not uncommon in Washington following a divorce or separation; certain rules are there which parents have to keep in their minds before moving the aforesaid act, even if you are facing the tough time according to economic and feel to have no choice, then parents…
Read MoreWhat is the legal definition of domestic violence in Maryland
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:17 pmThe legal definition of domestic violence (Maryland Family Law Article § 4-501 et seq.) for the purposes of Protective Orders is based on specific behaviors that occur within certain relationships. According to Maryland law, domestic violence includes: Assault: An intentional act that causes bodily harm or puts…
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