Los Angeles Restraining Order Attorney

Restraining Orders: Protection in Abusive Relationships

Abuse and domestic violence are all too often the main cause for a divorce. Unfortunately, many men and women are intimidated into staying in an abusive relationship by threats of harassment or harm, prolonging the pain and suffering. If you want out of your relationship but fear the repercussions of announcing to your spouse that you are leaving, you can get help from a Los Angeles divorce attorney to get a restraining order. The California legal system is set up to protect victims of domestic violence. There are several kinds of restraining order to keep you and your children safe:

• Emergency Protective Order – Valid for 5 days, backed by criminal law enforcement, it goes into effect immediately
• Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order – Lasts 3 weeks, but can be made permanent for up to 3 years
• Criminal Protective Order – Used for active domestic violence cases
• Civil Harassment Restraining Order – Used primarily to block harassment and not exclusive to domestic violence cases

Restraining Order Lawyer in Los Angeles

At Mansouri Law Offices we have over 10 years experience practicing in all areas of family law. We can help you determine what type of restraining order will be the most effective and appropriate for your needs and safety. We can also help you make a request from the court and start the divorce process. If you need a restraining order, don’t wait another day for a return to safety.

The vital legal protection provided by restraining orders is sometimes abused. In the beginning of divorce proceedings one of the partners may request a bogus order of protection in order to gain child custody, bar their spouse from the house or simply to cause upset and instability. Because the law recognizes the urgency of protecting a victim of domestic violence, it can be relatively easy for someone to obtain a fraudulent restraining order. If you are subject to an order which is keeping you from your children or interrupting the normal functions of your life and you are innocent of the charges, we can help you get the order dropped so you can get back to normal life.

Contact a Los Angeles restraining order attorney whether you need protection or to resolve a fraudulent restraining order.