During a divorce or child custody case, false allegations of violence are often made, resulting in a protective order. A restraining order turns your case into a criminal matter that requires proper defense. Without defense, there are far-reaching consequences that may go even further than damaging your case.
The Effects of a Protective Order on Your Case
A protective order or restraining order is a court order used to protect a party from further harm from another party. For example, it’s often used to prevent further violence, abuse or harassment. If you are served with a protective order, you must defend yourself to avoid the court finding you:
- Unfit to share joint custody of your children
- Unable to be trusted with unsupervised visitation with your children
- At fault for the end of your marriage, resulting in your spouse receiving a larger share of community property or spousal support from you
You Must Secure Protective Order Defense
It is the court’s responsibility to decide what’s in the best interests of your children with the facts given. You must secure protective order defense to protect yourself. In some cases, it’s possible to discover the victim of an order of protection is actually the perpetrator. Yet, it takes someone experienced to dig deeper and gather evidence in your favor.
We recommend reaching out to an experienced divorce and defense attorney who can guide you through this trying time.
What if the Allegations Are True?
If violence or abuse of any kind has occurred, there’s a defense available for that as well. You can seek help for your past mistakes. Before a case can be made in your favor, you’ll need to take some additional steps such as seeking therapy or anger management. An attorney can help you decide what next steps you should take to help you and your case.
Protective Order? Reach Out to the Attorneys at Schneider Law.
Have you received a protective order during a divorce? It’s possible to find help. Our attorneys have experience in both criminal defense and family law, ensuring you receive the guidance you need. To learn more about protective orders, call our Arlington office at 817-799-7125 or send us a message.
