Minnesota Order for Protection Lawyer
When you are being threatened with malicious words or actions, you need to have an attorney who has the ability to argue the case on your behalf in an aggressive but respectful manner.
Women and children should not settle for a life of emotional and physical abuse. They have the legal right to protect themselves against abuse.
At the Dittrich Law Firm, P.A., Greg Dittrich and his friendly staff believe that people should get the respect they deserve. Contact our St. Paul harassment and restraining orders attorney today to discuss protecting yourself and your family from abuse.
Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection
Minnesota offers protection for victims of abuse or harassment in the form of restraining orders and orders of protection.
An order of protection can be sought if you or your children have been the victim of domestic abuse by someone within whom you are in a relationship of some sort. It requires an abuser to stop the abuse or face serious legal consequences. An order of protection can also:
- Order the abuser to leave the house or apartment you share
- Prohibit the abuser from coming to your place of work or where you live
- Give you temporary custody of your children
- Establish temporary financial support and use or possession of shared property
- Prohibit the abuser from contacting you, even through a third party
- Provide for counseling or treatment
- Other relief as deemed necessary to protect you and your children
An order of protection is generally valid for up to two years, but a judge can decide to extend the timeframe if they find it necessary.
If you are not eligible to get an order for protection, you may be able to file a harassment restraining order.
A harassment restraining order is an order issued against a person who is harassing you, regardless of your relationship with that person. Harassment is when a person acts in such a way that they know will cause you fear, oppression, persecution, intimidation or threat and you actually feel threatened.
There are also other circumstances where you may seek a harassment restraining order, such as when you have been sexually assaulted or someone is stalking you or repeatedly contacting you against your will.
A harassment restraining order prevents your harasser from contacting you at all. If the harasser violates the order, they could go to jail.
A restraining order will generally be valid for up to two years.
Woodbury Domestic Abuse Law Firm
Gregory Dittrich has over 15 years of experience protecting the victims of domestic abuse and harassment. He has had success helping people protect themselves from the inappropriate behavior of others, in situations which are usually difficult and emotionally charged.
Contact our Minnesota order for protection lawyer today to learn more about how this process can benefit you and your family.
