Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders

Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney provides Restraining Orders in Domestic Violence cases

Domestic Violence TRO Applications:

Domestic violence is defined as violence that occurs in the home, usually between family members, spouses, or partners. If it is a serious situation, and someone is threatening to hurt you or your child, the first thing to do is call the police.

Once the police have been called and you have been removed from any danger, you can request an emergency restraining order from the officer on-scene. This order may be issued at any time, day or night, and will usually remain in effect for several days. During this time, you should consider seeking out the advice and counsel of a domestic violence lawyer.

Our firm is very familiar with the procedures involved in obtaining restraining orders. We can go to court on your behalf, on an emergency basis and without notice to the perpetrator (in some cases), in order to get a temporary restraining order or permanent restraining order issued against the person who is hurting you.

In order to get a long-term restraining order from the court, the alleged victim must have evidence that they are afraid of the perpetrator and that their fear is based on past domestic violence and the threat of future violence. If the court grants the restraining order, and the perpetrator violates the order, the victim can call the police and have the perpetrator arrested.

Child Custody and Domestic Violence:

In the context of family law, particularly child custody disputes, restraining orders can be problematic. If you have a restraining order taken out against you, and you are involved in a child custody dispute, you will be at a disadvantage. It is important to seek legal counsel immediately in order to protect your civil rights.

Likewise, if you are the victim of violence and have taken a restraining order out on someone with whom you are involved in a custody dispute, it is equally important to seek legal counsel immediately to ensure that the court hears all necessary and relevant evidence that your legal counsel can gather.

Our firm has handled many custody disputes that involve allegations of violence. Our experience and compassion has shown us over the years that if you delay retaining highly experienced legal counsel it will likely result in devastating decisions rendered by the court that may never be fully reversed.

Affordable Domestic Violence Lawyer for Greater Los Angeles

Speak to an experienced Los Angeles domestic violence lawyer at the Family Law Offices of Charles M. Green at (213) 387-4508 to schedule an office consultation to establish your custodial rights and prevent abuse through a Domestic Violence case today. Stop the abuse!