subject: Hurting Due To Domestic Violence? Get In Touch With A Lawyer With Expertise On Family Law [print this page] People who consistently inflict pain on others, especially on members of the family, deserve to be punished. The laws on domestic violence would not tolerate these actuations. And in the event you are a victim of such family offense, you need you get in touch with a lawyer. Not just a lawyer but a counsel who has the expertise and substantial experience in handling cases of this kind. You should be aware that being an attorney is just like being a doctor - with definite specialization.
When you have suffered domestic violence, the fight against the culprit starts a legal battle. The abuser must be removed from your home, much more be inhibited from getting near you. But even if you had been a victim, it is difficult to prove in court unless you are defended by a qualified legal counsel.
Even members of the family - a spouse, a boyfriend, a parent, an adult offspring - can be charged of crime of domestic violence once they inflict pain on any other member of the household. It may be difficult to start off because of fear for the abuser. The best option is to speak with a lawyer, who will initiate the legal action for your protection. Many cases of domestic violence involve the children. And never compromise the safety of the children who have no way to fight back the offender. Once a legal case is filed by your lawyer, a restraining order can be immediately secured from the court. For your safety and also for your children, order of protection or injunctions against harassment must be issued.
What is the difference between an order of protection and injunction against harassment? Of course, you might not know and you may only be enlightened after consultation with your family lawyer. An order of protection will be secured if the offender who is a threat to you or your children is of blood or marital relations. Injunction against harassment on the other hand is made against a person with no blood or marital relation to you, not a family member at that. In either case, your protection will be ensured because your lawyer will work for a restraining order, whereby the harasser or abuser cannot go near you. Stalkers can be charged of domestic violence should they be proven to inflict pain or injury on you.
The first step that you have to do when you become victim of domestic violence is 1) report to the police and 2) get in touch with your attorney who will immediately file for a restraining order.
When family members are no longer safe to dwell with, due to domestic violence, you can get rid of this person. The same thing applies to stalkers and non-family members, they can be made to stay away or not even make contact with you or your children. The solution is for your lawyer to secure a restraining order for your and your children's protection.
