McKinley Irvin Blogs from October 2013

• When Should I Seek a Domestic Violence Protection Order?

  Oct 14, 2013
  A Domestic Violence Protection Order (sometimes shortened to “DVPO” and sometimes referred to as a “restraining order”) is one of the primary tools offered by the court system to protect a victim (or potential victim) of domestic abuse. A domestic violence protection order can temporarily restrict contact between an abuser and his or her victim. If the order is not followed, serious civil and criminal sanctions may be imposed. Despite the usefulness and effectiveness of this remedy, many victims or potential victims are ...
  Posted By Jamie R. Walker
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