Forbid the abusive partner from purchasing a firearm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOrders of protection can also have provisions to protect the safety of children and anyone else living in the victim\u2019s home.<\/p>\n
Judicial “ex parte” Orders or Restraining Orders<\/h2>\n
A judicial \u201cex parte\u201d order commands the abusive partner to temporarily leave the premises that he or she shares with the victim. This order is sometimes called a temporary restraining order. A court will only issue this type of order after a battered spouse files a request for it.<\/p>\n
A victim who has already been harmed or who faces imminent harm by the abusive partner and\/or already has an order of protection against the abusive partner has no other remedy under the law than to file for a restraining order against that abusive partner. In most states, a victim will need the help of an attorney to obtain a restraining order.<\/p>\n
What Happens If an Abusive Partner Violates an Order of Protection or a Judicial \u201cex parte\u201d Order?<\/h2>\n
A violation of one of those orders is the same as a person demonstrating contempt of a court order. A violator of an order can face arrest, as well as fines, jail time, and misdemeanor or felony charges.<\/p>\n
Defending an Allegation of Abuse<\/h2>\n
When there is a finding of family violence, the court will issue a protective order. The order prevents the alleged abuser from contacting or communicating the family. If you are facing either accusations of domestic violence or a protective order, it is important to consult with a family law attorney. We can help ensure that you protect your rights. We are also experienced in representing clients who are seeking the removal of a protective order. Contact us as soon as possible to learn more about your rights in a domestic abuse case.<\/p>\n
Protective Orders in Divorce Cases<\/h2>\n
Sometimes, protective orders will arise in divorce cases. It is not uncommon for there to be allegations of abuse that will affect the custody rights as well as other rights of a divorcing parent. If you are facing accusations of abuse and you are in the middle of or considering a divorce, it is important to take legal action as soon as possible to protect your rights. You may risk losing your rights to custody or to your home. Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n
Contact The Alsandor Law Firm<\/a>\u00a0for a consultation with Cheryl Alsandor, a family and protective order specialist who is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Specialization, or any family law associate at The Alsandor Law Firm serving clients throughout the Greater Houston, Texas area.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1196"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1196"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2314,"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1196\/revisions\/2314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alsandorlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}