Gwinnett County Protective Orders Lawyer
No one should live in fear of violence. Abuse victims should avail themselves of all legal protections, including protective orders against the person who is attacking or terrorizing them. The Spizman Firm can help anyone suffering abuse seek an order against their abuser. A Gwinnett County protective orders lawyer is standing by to speak confidentially about the abuse and what steps to take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Who Can Receive a Family Violence Protective Order?
You may seek this protective order if you or your minor child has experienced any family violence from:
- Your spouse or ex-spouse,
- Your parent,
- Your child,
- A foster parent or foster children,
- Anyone who lives or has lived in the same house as you, or
- Someone you had a child with.
Family violence takes many forms, but it is never acceptable. Slapping and hitting are common examples, as is sexual assault or molestation. However, even property damage or harm to a pet might qualify as family violence and warrant a protective order. We recommend recording the violence as best you can with photographs and witness statements. You can also call the police to report the family member terrorizing you.
Contact our office if someone is stalking or committing acts of violence against you—even if they are not family. You might be eligible for a different type of protective order in Georgia. The Spizman Firm takes our clients’ safety seriously, and we will do whatever we can to seek legal protection.
How a Protective Order Works
Protective orders are a type of legal injunction prohibiting a person from taking certain actions, such as stalking or contacting a person. In Georgia, people can seek a protective order when they are the victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
The order will contain a list of conditions on the abuser:
- No contact with the victim;
- Staying a certain distance away;
- Vacating a shared residence;
- Turning over firearms to the police.
A victim can seek a temporary protective order without a hearing. Instead, a judge will grant this short-term order based on the victim’s affidavit. Temporary orders last only 30 days or until a court holds a hearing on a permanent order.
An abuser has a right to their day in court before a permanent protective order is entered, and they can present evidence and testimony. A permanent protective order can last up to three years or even longer. Let our firm help you present your side of the story.
If the person restrained violates the order, you can call the police and have them arrested. Any violation can result in jail time or other criminal charges.
We Can Help You Get a Protective Order
Victims of abuse or stalking often live in fear, unsure of who they can trust or possibly even refusing to leave their home. Call The Spizman Firm. A Gwinnett County protective order lawyer can identify what information you need and guide you through the process of finally getting the protection you deserve.
