A Domestic Violence Restraining Order Could Help in a Number of Ways
Posted on: November 20, 2018
Have you been abused by someone who you are supposed to be able to trust? Is your spouse or significant other abuse your children? If you are suffering from domestic abuse then you can benefit from confidential, compassionate legal services. Read on to learn more and then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free consultation.
What exactly is domestic violence?
While most people know that a spouse hitting them would be considered domestic violence, there are many other actions that people don’t realize qualify as domestic violence. For example, if you are victim of any of the following from your romantic partner then you may be the victim of domestic violence:
- Harassment
- Sexual assault
- Disturbing your peace
- Threats
- Promises to harm someone
- Destruction of your property
Note as well that physical abuse does not have to mean being hit or kicked. It can also refer to being shoved, pushed, or even having your hair pulled. It can include being scared, being followed, having things thrown at you, or being prevented from freely coming and going. In the state of California, domestic violence can even include abuse to the family pets.
Finally, note that there does not have to be any physical abuse at all. Domestic violence also includes verbal and psychological abuse. The truth is that abusers will do any number of things to control their victim. They may intimidate them, threaten them, control them, control their finances, call them names, or tell them how to act.
A domestic violence restraining order may be the answer you’re looking for
If you are being abused by your spouse then it is time to think seriously about getting a restraining order. If you do not take action then you will not have documentation of the abuse. Do not wait for it to get bad enough that the neighbors or another concerned person calls the police.
A restraining order is given by the court and is designed to protect you and your family from the abuser. You can request a domestic abuse restraining order if the person you want one against has abused or threatened to abuse you and if they fit one of a few different relationships. This includes a spouse, a domestic partner, someone you are dating or used to date, someone you live with or used to live with, or someone you are closely related to, such as a child or parent.
We can help you with temporary spousal support and more
If the reason you are afraid to leave revolves around the plain fact that you do not believe you can afford to do so then we encourage you to contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 now to find out what your options are. For example, we can request immediate, emergency spousal support that would get you money right away. Call now and let us help you find a way out.
