Helping Domestic Violence Victims Put a Stop to Abuse
If you have suffered violence from your spouse, your partner, the parent of your child or anyone else who you live with or formerly lived with, you have a right to seek a protective order to keep that person away from you, your home and — in some cases — your children.
At Jackson Steed, we help clients obtain protective orders and represent them at domestic violence hearings. Based in Atlanta, we serve clients in Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Henry, Fayette, Cobb, Cherokee and surrounding counties. To discuss your case with an experienced Georgia lawyer, contact us today.
Understanding Your Rights to Legal Protection
A temporary protective order (TPO) — also known as a restraining order — is a court order forbidding the recipient from approaching you or your home. Someone who violates a domestic violence protective order can be arrested immediately.
If you have been subjected to domestic violence, filing for a protective order can be a proactive step toward stopping the violence and protecting yourself.
Many people are reluctant to file for protective orders because they are worried about retaliation. Our attorneys can refer you to family violence counseling organizations so you can work out a long-term strategy for protecting yourself.
The most important thing is to stop the abuse now. That is what domestic violence protective orders are designed to do.
Guiding You Through the Filing and Hearing Processes
When you file for a TPO, the court will generally put an order in place immediately that will be valid until a hearing can be scheduled. Hearings are held within 30 days of the initial filing. At the hearing, the judge can extend the order for 12 months, after which it can be renewed. The judge can also issue orders on child custody and support during the hearing. To learn more about the protective order process and what our attorneys can do to help you overcome family violence, contact us today.
