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Family / Domestic Violence includes :
• Willfully or knowingly placing or attempting to place a family member in fear or hurt;
• Causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt;
• Wrongly confining or restraining a family member against his / her will; and
• Causing continual harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause anguish to a family member.
“Family Member” refers to a spouse, former spouse, child (including adopted and step-child), parents, father or mother-in-law and siblings.
Restraining order is for the protection of people who have been threatened with domestic violence by a family member. They are not for the purpose of getting an extra advantage in a child custody or divorce case. They should be used only when violence is an issue.
Restraining orders for real victims: If you have reasons to fear for your safety or the safety of your children, speak to our lawyer about a restraining order. We will take quick and effective action on your behalf.
Overturning invalid orders: If you have been unfairly served with a restraining order, we are ready and willing to litigate the matter in court. When a restraining order is used inappropriately, it is an abuse of the legal system and can unfairly deprive someone out of the home.
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