Riverside Domestic Violence Attorney
Domestic violence is always an emotional and difficult issue. If you are currently being abused or are being threatened of abuse by a spouse, ex-spouse, or family member, you may want to obtain a domestic violence restraining order from the court. In such cases, it is important you have a qualified Riverside domestic violence attorney who can protect your rights and is concerned about your well-being.
“Abuse” includes any of the following:
- Intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury [Family Code Section 6203(a)] OR
- Sexual assault [Family Code Section 6203(b)] OR
- Placing a person in a “reasonable apprehension” of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or another [Family Code Section 6203(c)] OR
- Engaging in any behavior that has been or could be enjoined pursuant to Family Code Section 6320.
When you are asking the court for a restraining order, you are the “protected person,” and the person whom you are trying to obtain the restraining order against is the “restrained person.” In a restraining order, the court can order a restrained person to:
- Not contact or go near you, your children, other relatives, or others who live with you;
- Not to have a gun or ammunition;
- To move out of your house;
- To obey child custody and visitation orders;
- Pay child and/or spousal support; and
- Obey order about property.
All behaviors and actions a court may include in a restraining order against the restrained person can be found under Family Code Section 6218. Also, it is important to note, a violation of a restraining order is a crime and the restrained person may face arrest and criminal prosecution.
If you are in an abusive relationship, it is essential to get the appropriate help. Our qualified Riverside domestic violence attorney at Wallin & Klarich can help you with restraining order issues and concerns you may have. Call toll free at 888-749-7428 to speak with an attorney today.
