Washington
Risk of No Contact Order Expiry in Washington State
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 03:15 pmSituation 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…
Read MoreWhat is Coercive Control in Domestic Violence in Washington
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 06:27 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 MoreWhat are the additional steps if I request firearms to be taken away
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:15 pmIf 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 so,…
Read MoreDVPO About the Protections
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 06:46 amThis section allows you to go into further detail about why you are requesting a protection order. Each question that is asked is a valuable piece of information the courts will need to make a determination in your protection order. Victim Identification It is important to identify…
Read MoreIf I get a protection order against my husband, how will he meet our children?
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:06 amProtection Order Overview A domestic violence protective order is a court order for those abusing spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements that orders an abuser to stop certain actions and can offer protection to victims of domestic violence.…
Read MoreProtected: Parenting Plan and Child Custody Overview
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Read MoreDomestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPO) in Washington (WA)
Recently updated on June 6th, 2025 at 10:27 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 MoreDr Bowen’s Response: What’s a Parenting Plan
Recently updated on June 7th, 2025 at 02:41 pmQuestion What’s a Parenting Plan Answer ENGLISH Hi! My name is Dr. Deirdre Bowen. I am a professor at the Seattle University School of Law. The information that I am about to provide to you should be taken as just that: information and not legal advice.…
Read MoreProtected: Divorce
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Read MoreProtected: Protection Order – FAQs
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