Lawrenceville Restraining Orders and Protective Orders Attorney
For purposes of Gwinnett County and Lawrenceville family law, a restraining order is known as a temporary protective orders (TPO). TPOs are ultimately intended to restrict contact between individuals under penalty of jail. A judge initially issues a TPO without a full hearing based only on the claims of the petitioner. The defendant (aka "respondent") is then usually removed from the petitioner's home (if applicable), ordered not to have contact with the petitioner (or petitioner's children) and must wait about 10 days to present his or her side of the story. Because of the burdens imposed on a defendant in this scenario, judges will issue TPOs only on probable cause claims of family violence or stalking.
A Lawrenceville protective order lawyer is crucial in order to successfully navigate the difficult terrain of a TPO (restraining order) whether you are seeking to obtain or defend against a TPO. If a TPO precedes or accompanies a divorce,
legal separation or other family law / domestic relations action, the ramifications of the TPO result can have a significant impact on any underlying Lawrenceville divorce,
modification,
contempt, or
custody action.
If you have had a TPO served on you, you do not have much time to hire an attorney who can contest the order and have it lifted. If you take no action, you could be facing a permanent protective order or restraining order. A violation of a TPO can result in an arrest for aggravated stalking -- an offense that carries no bond except as may be granted by a superior court judge.
While clearly serving an important function, this area of the law is also highly subject to system-wide abuse, as judges are usually eager to halt any threat of violence and wait for a formal hearing, even if there is really little basis to issue the restraining order. Whether you are requesting one of defending against one, having an experienced attorney can make all the difference.
Lawrenceville Restraining Orders / Protective Order Lawyer
For over thirteen years, Fox Firm, P.C.has been helping clients in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta and throughout the state of Georgia obtain or challenge TPO restraining orders. His expertise in this area covers:
- Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
- Family Violence TPOs
- Stalking TPOs
- Restraining Orders
- Violation of TPO
- Contempt of TPO
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Fabricated TPOs
If you have had a restraining order filed against you or if you want one to be issued on your behalf, you will need to rely on the strength and experience of a lawyer who can protect your rights and ensure the right result for you and your family. A Lawrenceville restraining order attorney at Fox Firm, P.C. has the qualifications, knowledge and persistence to help you with your case.
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Contact Fox Firm, P.C. today to discuss your Lawrenceville restraining order case.