An order of protection provides a way to keep your abuser away — and arrest him or her if the order is ignored. You do not have to tolerate physical abuse or threats of abuse.
A court order can shield you (and potentially your children) from the harm and abuse. As a human being, you deserve protection from abuse. You expect there to be consequences when a former partner violates domestic violence order. But you may feel confused, scared, overwhelmed, and exhausted from the constant battles (legal and otherwise). What can you do to protect yourself and your family, end the abuse, and move on with your life?
The order of protection lawyers at Fletcher, Rohrbaugh & Chahine, LLP are devoted to helping victims of family law crises heal, get protection, and guarantee their rights. Most importantly, we can help ensure the health, welfare, and emotional wellbeing of children caught in the cross fire of family disputes.
When Is It Time to Get an Order of Protection?
In the movies, whenever someone is abused and/or threatened, the situation always seems so clear. An abused person wakes up one day and “suddenly realizes” that decisive legal action must be taken. In real life, the decision is not nearly so easy or clear. For instance, maybe a once abusive ex partner stopped by unexpectedly one night after work to give you a bouquet of flowers to apologize for past behavior. You may still feel threatened – the partner’s showing up at your door may have actually constituted a violation of domestic violence orders – but should you take the contrition at face value? Or should you be concerned? Do you need an order of protection?
You Don’t Have to Be Hit to Get Help
In ambiguous situations – or situations where you have an inkling that something might be wrong, but you are not 100% sure – it’s best to err on the side of caution. Threats of abuse may be enough, so even if it’s just threats, connect with us at Fletcher, Rohrbaugh & Chahine, LLP to discuss what’s going on with the order of protection.
Our input can empower you, clarify your choices, and give you the strength to make critical (but possibly difficult) decisions, such as a decision to testify against an abusive ex spouse or the decision to go back before a judge to relitigate some aspect of your divorce.
Support You Need to Make See Your Way through Your Family’s Crisis
At the law firm of Fletcher, Rohrbaugh & Chahine, LLP we strongly believe in service – in exploring all possible resources including an order of protection to help our clients achieve their goals, reduce their stresses, and put emotionally fatiguing family crises behind them and rebuild their lives. Hope is possible. And we have the resources to protect you and your family. Call us now at (913) 390-8555, or explore more free educational resources at www.kansasmissourilaw.com.
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Fletcher, Rohrbaugh & Chahine, LLP represents people in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri including; Johnson County KS, Miami County KS, Wyandotte County KS, Douglas County KS, Leavenworth County KS, Jackson County MO, Platte County MO, and Cass County MO.
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