Expertise In
Protective Orders

1. Domestic Violence: A person faces physical, emotional, or psychological abuse from a current or former partner or spouse and fears for their safety.
2. Stalking: An individual finds themselves persistently followed or harassed by someone, leading to a genuine fear of harm or invasion of privacy.
3. Sexual Assault: After being a victim of a sexual assault, a person may need a protective order to ensure the assailant stays away from them.
4. Threats of Violence: Direct or indirect threats made against a person or their loved ones can be grounds for a protective order.
5. Harassment: Ongoing and unwanted attention, messages, or advances, especially after clear communication to cease such behavior, can warrant legal protection.
6. Violation of Privacy: Instances where someone continually invades an individual’s privacy, such as sharing personal information or photos without consent.
7. Child Endangerment: When there’s reason to believe a child is in danger from a parent or another individual, a protective order might be sought to ensure the child’s safety.
8. Elder Abuse: Seniors or vulnerable adults facing physical, emotional, or financial exploitation from family members or caregivers might require protective orders.
9. Retaliation after Reporting a Crime: If a person has reported a crime and is facing threats or harassment from the accused party or their associates.
10. Roommate or Tenant Issues: Disputes between cohabiting individuals that escalate to threats or physical violence can also be grounds for seeking a protective order.

In all these scenarios, a protective order acts as a legal barrier, ensuring the safety of the aggrieved party by legally preventing the offending party from coming into contact with them.