Virginia

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 02:09 pmIn Virginia, domestic violence victims have specific protections concerning housing, including provisions related to evictions and foreclosures. Virginia offers limited but specific protections for domestic violence victims facing foreclosures or evictions. These protections are primarily aimed at ensuring victims are not unfairly penalized or displaced due to…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:31 pm In Virginial the restraining order that applies to abusive siblings is Family Abuse Protective Order Create Protective Order Forms 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…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:18 pmSummary of Differences Aspect Criminal Protective Order (CPO) Family Abuse Protective Order (FAPO) Purpose Protects victims in criminal cases, typically tied to criminal charges. Protects victims of abuse within family or household relationships. Eligibility Requires a pending criminal case or investigation. Available to victims of “family abuse”…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:40 pmYes you can file for a protective order online in Virginia. One needs to prepare and file the forms, then on acceptance, , inform the other party, attend a hearing, and presenting evidence to support the case.  Initial paperwork can also be done in person at the…

Recently updated on January 23rd, 2025 at 01:13 pmFamily Abuse is defined in Virginia Code § 16.1-228 as: Any act involving violence, force, or threat, including any forceful detention, which results in physical injury or places one in reasonable apprehension of serious bodily injury, and is committed by a person against such person’s family or…