Domestic Violence Lawyers

Our family law attorneys can act quickly to obtain an order of protection for you and other family members and petition the court to make the order permanent, when necessary.

​There are three types of domestic violence protective orders:

• Emergency Protective Order
  Obtained on no notice to the other party. Goes into effect immediately.
• Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
  Lasts for a period of 15 days or until the hearing for the Permanent Restraining Order, whichever is later.
• Permanent Restraining Order
  Issued after a court hearing in which the alleged abuser has an opportunity to respond. When issued, the permanent restraining order can last up to 5 years and can be renewed for additional periods.

False Accusations Of Domestic Violence

In other situations, particularly those involving divorce or child custody disputes, one party may make Burch Shepard Family Law Group accusations of violence against the other party in an attempt to gain an advantage. When a protective order is placed against you, it can dramatically affect your child custody or visitation rights, your right to own a firearm, and in some cases, your job. Persons accused of domestic violence should, if at all possible, avoid the imposition of a protective order.

In cases involving domestic violence allegations or spousal abuse, the Court has some discretion. A well-argued case supported by facts can result in a favorable outcome for a person falsely accused of domestic violence. The Law Offices of Burch Shepard Family Law Group understands how to prepare a convincing case and can represent you in order to protect your rights, your record, and your reputation.