DVPO
Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Washington
Recently updated on March 2nd, 2024 at 08:48 pmOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements. It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…
Read MoreRisk of No Contact Order Expiry in Washington State
Situation A criminal no contact order can expire any time in the Washington State which can leave the protected party left with no legal protection from the abuser. Examples Situation 1 On the evening of July 10, 2024, my stepson Alex, violated a legal order to stay away from me. This order stemmed from…
Read MoreWhat is Coercive Control in Domestic Violence
Recently updated on December 17th, 2023 at 10:29 pm“Coercive control is a form of domestic violence” often overlooked and misunderstood. This pattern of behavior involves using manipulation, intimidation, and control to dominate a domestic partner or family member. While it may not always involve physical violence, coercive control can be just as damaging to a…
Read MoreListing the court cases
Recently updated on March 12th, 2024 at 02:10 am English Court needs to have a full picture so its important to provide all the prior cases. Even if the specific case number is not known, its important to provide the type of case e.g. domestic violence, divorce, criminal parenting plan, or any other protective orders.…
Read MoreWhat are the additional steps if I request firearms to be taken away
Recently updated on December 5th, 2023 at 10:53 pm If the court entered an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons at the full hearing then the respondent will likely be ordered to appear for a compliance review hearing. You do not need to appear at the compliance review hearing but have the right to do…
Read MoreIn what situations can I request the court to take away firearms from the respondent
Recently updated on December 5th, 2023 at 11:30 pm If you have any of the following types of relationships: spouse/former spouse, current or former cohabitant as an intimate partner, have a child in common with the respondent or are a current or former dating partner of the respondent (just added this – need confirmation from DPAs) and…
Read MoreHow are the firearms taken away from the respondent?
Recently updated on December 5th, 2023 at 11:10 pm If the court has ordered the respondent to surrender firearms based on an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons (Issued without Notice), the police may or may not confiscate the firearms upon service of the temporary order. It is critically important for you to be aware that this…
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