Domestic Violence And Restraining Order Lawyers

Conflict is a part of every relationship. Even the most loving and stable people argue from time to time. When that conflict escalates to the point of violence, outside action through restraining orders is necessary in order to prevent one person from harming the other. A temporary restraining order or longer restraining order, also know as a personal protection order, may need to be filed. This is when the advice of a San Diego domestic violence attorney and San Diego restraining order lawyer can help you in this potentially dangerous time of need for you and your family. San Diego domestic violence lawyers and restraining order attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack understand these complicated situations, and can work with both victims as well as alleged perpetrators of domestic violence, whether as part of a divorce action or not.

The San Diego domestic violence attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack understand this serious issue affects men and women equally, as well as the devastating effects it can have on children. Charges of domestic violence can wreak havoc on a life. Aside from jail time, fines and other penalties, a person dealing with domestic violence allegations can also face a reduction in custody and visitation, and even lose the right to own or possess a firearm.

Domestic Violence in San Diego

California law dictates that participants in a domestic violence situation must have a relationship with each other. These relationships include:

• A spouse or former spouse
• A cohabitant or former cohabitant
• A person with whom the charged individual is dating or has had a dating relationship with
• A person with whom the charged individual has a child with
• A related child, relative or in-law
• A registered domestic partner

When police officers arrive at a domestic violence scene, they are authorized to enact an Emergency Protective Order in order to protect one party against imminent violence committed by the other. These orders generally last for only a few days, and can help provide immediate and temporary placement for children, dependent adult or elder in danger.

Restraining Orders in San Diego

If domestic violence escalates to the point where the courts need to be involved, and lasts longer than the duration of an emergency protection order, a permanent or temporary restraining order may be necessary to protect one person from another. A restraining order is a court document that orders one person to have limited or no contact with another, be that physical proximity or limiting the communication avenues one person has to reach another.

San Diego Domestic Violence Lawyers and Restraining Order Attorneys can help You

San Diego domestic violence and restraining order attorneys at Higgs Fletcher & Mack understand how complicated these situations can be, and that you will need the advice and counsel of a dedicated and compassionate restraining order lawyer.

 Let us help you through these difficult times. Fill out the free initial contact form and get in touch with the San Diego lawyers at Higgs Fletcher & Mack today.