Protective Orders

Recently updated on February 6th, 2025 at 05:52 amIn North Carolina, domestic violence victims are afforded specific housing protections to enhance their safety and housing stability. Under state law, landlords are prohibited from discriminating against individuals based on their status as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. This means a landlord cannot terminate…

Recently updated on February 6th, 2025 at 05:26 am Overview of Domestic Violence Protective Order for Sibling Many people do not come forward because of shame, embarrassment, and the lack of support they perceive they would receive or the heartbreak to the parents or other family members it may cause if they opened up about…

Recently updated on February 6th, 2025 at 07:01 amIn North Carolina, Criminal Protective Orders (CPOs) and Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) serve to protect individuals from harm but differ in purpose, origin, and application. CPOs are issued as part of a criminal case when a defendant is charged with offenses such as assault, harassment, or…

Recently updated on February 6th, 2025 at 08:52 am In North Carolina, domestic violence is legally defined under Chapter 50B of the North Carolina General Statutes. According to § 50B-1, domestic violence encompasses specific acts committed upon an aggrieved party or a minor child residing with or in the custody of the aggrieved party by…