Domestic violence restraining orders issued after a hearing can typically last anywhere from six months to five years. However, a domestic violence restraining order can be modified or terminated when both sides agree, or the court grants a request to terminate or modify the order. The burden of proving that a protective order should be [...]

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) are civil orders that provide protection from imminent danger of abuse, harassment, or stalking by a family or household member. A DVRO may be obtained while a dissolution is pending or before any proceeding has begun. A DVRO can: Order the abuser to stay away from you, your children, other [...]

Domestic violence refers to a wide range of behaviors. It can be difficult to determine whether certain behaviors or threatening words are sufficient to establish enough evidence for a restraining order to be issued. Sometimes, although rude and obnoxious behavior may cause anguish and fear, the behavior may not be sufficient for a court to [...]

Protective orders are designed to protect victims of domestic violence from further harm. Protective orders can be issued on an emergency, temporary or permanent basis.  Emergency protective orders can be issued in cases of imminent domestic violence, child endangerment, child abduction, stalking or elder or dependent adult abuse. The process of obtaining emergency protective orders is [...]

If you are in an abusive relationship, you may feel scared and alone. JWB Family Law can provide the legal assistance you need to get out of your situation and move forward in your life. If you have been accused of domestic violence and have been served with a restraining order, you may feel attacked and nervous [...]