Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders
An order of protection or restraining order may be necessary to protect a spouse or children from abuse or threats. If you in need of an order of protection or you are facing a legal dispute involving a restraining order, it is important to work with an experienced attorney who can protect your rights. At the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart, we offer experienced advocacy to abused spouses as well as domestic abuse defendants in obtaining the legal protections they need.
Call 928-252-3996 to schedule an appointment with an experienced family law attorney or contact us by e-mail. We are committed to protecting your rights and your family.
Orders of Protection for Victims of Abuse
Any time there is an act of domestic violence or a threat within a year, a victim can go to court to obtain an ex parte order of protection. If granted and served, the defendant is prevented from seeing children or the individual protected by the order. If you need an order of protection, we can move quickly to advise you about the best ways to protect yourself from an abusive partner. Our goal will be to get you the legal relief you need from an immediate threat on terms that can continue for as long as you need protection.
Divorce and Orders of Protection
Divorce and family law issues can be complicated enough, but few circumstances can complicate a divorce case like a charge of domestic violence, whether genuine or otherwise. A history of family violence can call a person's fitness as a parent into serious question. An unfounded charge of violence or abuse can put the party accused into a very difficult position. Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case and protect your rights as they implicate a divorce or custody decision.
Defense Against Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection
If you've been served with an order of protection or restraining order, we can help you prepare and present your response so that the court will consider your explanation in vacating, suspending or modifying the terms of the order. If our investigation of the facts of the case turns up grounds for further relief, we can work to get you out from under the burden of an order for protection before it expires.
Child custody and parenting time can be very difficult to obtain if you need to resolve these issues in a divorce case with an order of protection in place against you. We have seen too many cases where a parent feels that bringing a false domestic violence charge will provide a tactical advantage on these issues. We strive to protect our clients from this unsavory practice, and we will advise clients considering the tactic about the ethical and legal considerations that strongly discourage it.
We take charges of domestic violence very seriously, and we will support our clients who feel they need protection from an abusive spouse or partner. We will not assist a client in bringing a false charge of abuse against a family court opponent.
For more information please call 928-252-3996 or contact us by e-mail to arrange an initial consultation or case evaluation. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing experienced comprehensive legal service to clients in Flagstaff and throughout Northern Arizona.