Domestic Violence Criminal Charges 

Domestic Violence, more times than not, ends up with one party being arrested. This results in criminal charges and arrest records. Depending on the facts of your case this could result in a misdemeanor or a felony charge.  A conviction of Domestic Violence can affect your employment, ability to own weapons, your housing, potentially your right to vote, and custody of your child(ren).  

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders ​

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are the only restraining orders that trigger real time police enforcement.  Once a petition is filed for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order a Judge can issue a temporary restraining order. This order will remain in effect until a mandatory 10 day hearing can be held to determine if a permanent restraining order is appropriate. If a  temporary restraining order is granted this can affect your employment, your ability to stay in your home, restrict your access to your children, and require you to turn over any firearms in your possession.  If a permanent restraining order, with or without a finding of Domestic Violence, is entered it can carry all the same restrictions and more.  

Custody Issues After Domestic Violence 

Being convicted of Domestic Violence in a Criminal Court or having a finding of Domestic Violence against you in a Civil Court can lead to very serious implications concerning the custody of your child(ren).  Having a court deem you dangerous is never helpful while fighting for time with your child(ren). Handling all the matters above quickly and strategically  is an important part of keeping your rights as a parent in tact.