Domestic violence against a spouse or another household member, harassment by an overzealous boss or coworker, and exploitation of the elderly can jeopardize a person's safety and cause extreme anxiety. California laws offer protection in the form of restraining orders to persons faced with these situations and other cases where individuals face domestic violence, like child abuse or abuse by a romantic partner.
Restraining orders also protect people from harassment, threats, intimidation, and stalking by caregivers, neighbors, and others. If you want to obtain a restraining order against someone, contact an experienced restraining order lawyer for help and legal counsel.
On the other hand, your life can be significantly impacted if a protective order is issued against you. A restraining order can strip you of everything valuable and compel you to keep your distance from the people who matter most to you. For example, the order may require you to move out of your house, avoid contact or communication with your spouse, and be prohibited from visiting particular areas. Also, when someone seeks to restrain you through a protective order, it may severely impact your legal rights. For example, you might need to give up your child custody, visitation, and firearm rights.
However, note that whereas everybody is entitled to obtain a restraining order for protection, not all accusations made to support the issuance of protective orders are true. The power of restraining orders to safeguard people can be utilized as a weapon by victims seeking to have the upper hand in a child custody or divorce case if they are ready to make wrongful accusations. Consequently, if you feel a protective order has been unjustly issued against you, seeking the counsel of a qualified restraining order lawyer can significantly impact the final result.
Protective orders are quite prevalent but are often challenging to tackle once issued. Often, courts side with victims to avert further violence, stalking, harassment, and other kinds of abuse, which could be detrimental to victims of exaggerated or false allegations. Additionally, you could face criminal charges if you violate a restraining order issued against you. A lawyer can help you determine whether the protective order was legally issued and, if so, what you can do to avoid violating it.
At the Restraining Order Law Firm, we have handled hundreds of restraining order cases throughout Los Angeles County and the neighboring counties. Our experience entails both defending and seeking protective orders of all types. For those seeking to defend a restraining order, we understand what is on the line and strive to protect them from the stigma an order comes with. We review the case to establish the most suitable strategy to minimize consequences or seek for the order to be withdrawn if the court issued it unfairly.
And for those seeking to obtain a protective order, we work with them to handle every aspect of the process, from drafting relevant paperwork to filing any necessary motions to providing representation throughout the protective order hearing. We are highly skilled in developing solid strategies and will fight aggressively to defend your legal rights. If you have a restraining order case, call us at 424-600-7691 today for a complimentary consultation.