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Houston Protective Order Attorney<\/h2>\n

\"HoustonA protective order is rendered by a court after finding that family violence has occurred. A protective order prohibits contact or communication with the victim or the victims’ family. When you suffer abuse or someone has accused you of domestic violence, it is important to consult with an experienced domestic violence and family lawyer who can protect your rights. At\u00a0The Alsandor Law Firm<\/a>\u00a0in Houston, we represent victims of abuse seeking a protective order, as well as alleged abusers seeking to defend against domestic violence allegations.<\/p>\n

Houston Protective Order Attorney<\/h2>\n

A domestic violence charge may result in a protective order that prevents the alleged abuser from contacting or communicating with the victim or their family. To protect your rights in a domestic abuse case or defend yourself against an allegation,\u00a0contact The Alsandor Law Firm.<\/a><\/p>\n

What Is Domestic Violence?<\/h2>\n

Domestic violence as a pattern of abusive behavior within a relationship. One partner will often use this type of behavior to gain or keep control over his or her intimate partner. This definition includes the following forms of abuse:<\/p>\n

Physical Abuse<\/h3>\n

Any kind of violent behavior inflicted by the abusive partner against the victim. The behavior can include biting, slapping, hitting, shoving, punching, battering, cutting, pinching, pulling hair, etc. Physical abuse can also include an abusive partner forcing alcohol or drug use on their partner or denying their partner medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Economic Abuse<\/h3>\n

Occurs when the abusive partner attempts to or actually does make the victim financially dependent upon the abusive partner. Economic abusive partners usually strive to maintain complete control over all of the financial resources, prevent the victim’s access to those resources, or prevent the victim from going to work or from attending school.<\/p>\n

Emotional Abuse<\/h3>\n

Happens when the abusive partner deflates or invalidates the victim\u2019s self-esteem and\/or the victim\u2019s sense of self-worth. This usually occurs through name-calling, meddling with the victim\u2019s abilities, constant criticism of the victim, or damaging the victim\u2019s relationship with his\/her children.<\/p>\n

Psychological Abuse<\/h3>\n

Involves the abuser causing fear in the victim through the following:<\/p>\n