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What Is a Civil Protective Order and When and Why to Consider Challenging or “Fighting” It in Court?

On Behalf of | Oct 8, 2015 | ,

Over the years, certain societal problems generate enough public awareness that a concentrated legislative and law enforcement focus begins. These ordinarily gain traction and more awareness by campaigns by various non-profit groups that fund such. Drinking and driving is perhaps the most obvious example. Within certain domestic relationships, there is higher than average violence rate and domestic violence is now…

Three Times Domestic Protective Orders Begin “Protecting” A Person Seeking Protection And Employment And Other Implications For A Person Subject To A Domestic Protective Order

On Behalf of | Jul 29, 2015 | ,

In response to domestic violence, the states have passed various acts to allow an alleged victim to seek almost immediate access to the courts and judges to review petitions for alleged physical and mental health abuse by a person he or she is involved in certain domestic relationships with. Upon reviewing the victim’s petition, the court may (1) deny it,…

Challenging A Civil Order Of Protection? Act Quickly!

On Behalf of | Jul 16, 2015 |

The Indiana Civil Order Protection Act focuses on rapid intervention where domestic violence occurs and/or stalking and/or certain sex offenses. This allows a trial court to review a petition alleging such offenses and issue an ex parte order (without a hearing based on the petition). As a general constitutional principle, due process requires a hearing with all parties present before…

Tips To Defending Against A Domestic Protective Order

On Behalf of | Jun 9, 2015 |

Over the course of time, state and federal government focuses on certain crimes or issues of legal importance to society. In the emotional context of domestic relationships where children are involved or with similar matters of the heart, domestic violence often goes unreported. For this reason, Indiana has a comprehensive system for those who are abused to obtain a protective…

Four Red Flags In Divorce: Are You Waiving A Red Flag Or A White One?

On Behalf of | May 14, 2015 | , ,

Divorce attorneys all want to help every client or potential client meet their legal objective, which may range from a certain distribution of assets to specifics of custody. However, unlike most areas of law every seasoned family law attorney or judge will tell you emotion fuels divorce and a litigant often is in the best of time (freedom) and the…

Protective Orders: What To Do If You Have Been Served With A Protective Order

On Behalf of | May 5, 2015 | ,

There are thousands of protective orders issued each year in the state of Indiana. But what do you do when you are the recipient of a protective order? If a protective order is issued “Exparte”, this means that the Court has issued a Protective Order (“PO”) without a hearing. This means that the protective order is in effect from the…

The Four Major Types of “Protective Orders” In Indiana

On Behalf of | Mar 26, 2015 | ,

Over time certain major problems in our society achieve social awareness and the corresponding drive to pass criminal and/or civil laws to address the problem. Drinking and driving was a significant problem with much social concern just a few years ago. Now groups like MADD, have brought this matter to the attention and awareness of lawmakers and laws and penalties…

Domestic Violence and Protective Orders: Making a Record and Having a Safety Plan

On Behalf of | Dec 4, 2014 | ,

A recent tragedy involved the murder-suicide of a married couple with the husband taking his wife’s life and then his own, leaving behind a 14 year old son1. After several disputes and altercations between the couple, the husband shot his wife in an intersection as she was going to visit a family member just a few blocks away. The wife…

No Contact Order or Protective Order? What are the differences?

On Behalf of | Nov 20, 2014 | ,

There are two (2) major types of Orders that a court could issue which would prevent contact of some kind with another person. It is important to know the differences to understand your rights, and relief available if the Order is violated, or the punishments/implications for violating an Order. Protective Orders, or POs, are a civil lawsuit used to protect…

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