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Restraining Orders

Have you been abused, threatened, or hurt?

In California, if you have been subject to either of the following abuses: Harassed you, hit, kicked, pushed, or bit you, made repeated unwanted contact with you, injured you or tried to, tracked, controlled, or blocked your movements, threatened to hurt or kill you, kept you from getting food or basic needs, sexually abused you, isolated you from friends, family, or other support, abused a pet or animal, made threats based on actual or suspected immigration status, destroyed your property, made you do something by force, threat, or intimidation, choked or strangled you, stopped you from accessing or earning money, abused your children, (this is not a full list, however they are examples). Please contact us if you have experienced any of the above so that we can help you get a restraining order against the person that abused you.

Temporary Restraining Orders Require Little to No Evidence

The Court reviews the restraining order petition which requires some statements about physical, emotional or other types of abuse that has occurred. The standard is reasonable proof in order to grant the temporary restraining order. That order lasts only for 21-25 days and a court hearing must take place within that time frame. At the hearing, both parties will have a chance to provide evidence in order for the judge to determine whether the allegations made by the Petitioner meet the standard required to modify the order from a temporary restraining order to a permanent restraining order.

Permanent Restraining Orders Require Evidence To Meet the Clear and Convincing Standard in Civil Harassment Matters

Clear and convincing is the standard required to prove the abuse you experienced. This standard means that the Court must see evidence such as photographs, text messages, e-mails or any other physical evidence that can support your claims of abuse. Allegations of abuse alone will not suffice. Specific acts of harassment, threats or physical harm are required in order to support the allegations. Not always, but usually a pattern of the abusive behavior over time provides the Court with knowledge that it is not an isolated occurrence. However, absent the pattern, if the specific act of harassment meets the Clear and Convincing standard then a Permanent Restraining Order will be granted.

Permanent Restraining Orders Require Evidence To Meet the Preponderance of the Evidence Standard in Domestic Violence Matters

Protecting Your Rights, Interests and Your Family.

Sometimes, restraining orders intertwine with family law matters such as divorces. If a divorce is please click here to read more about our family law section as there are many important decisions to consider in a case for divorce.

Due to these nuisances, at Compass Law Center, LLP. we seek to foster amicable resolutions whenever possible, especially when children are involved.

Our Attorneys are sympathetic to the stress and hardship caused by a restraining order and seek to assist our clients in formulating a plan to cope with the adversity.

We will handle every step necessary for your individual needs. The Attorneys at Compass Law Center will make the process as painless as possible while working to reach an outcome that is both fair and amicable to our clients.

Our attorneys, paralegals and other service staff work to provide services to many people going through restraining orders and family law issues throughout Southern California. Compass Law Center, LLP will fight for you and your rights with the care and sensitivity needed to approach the loss, stress and heartache associated with the restraining order process.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our offices and one of our attorneys will be happy to assist.