Family Violence

In cases of domestic litigation, ensuring safety becomes paramount as emotions often escalate, leading to behaviors that endanger family members. Seeking court protection from family violence, encompassing physical, emotional, financial or sexual abuse, stalking or harassment, may become necessary to break free from patterns of control within relationships.

The attorneys at Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery have extensive experience pursuing and, in certain circumstances, defending family violence actions. The court is authorized to enter a temporary protective order upon the filing of a verified petition alleging that an act of family violence has occurred in the past and is likely to occur in the future.

In cases of domestic litigation, ensuring safety becomes paramount as emotions often escalate, leading to behaviors that endanger family members. Seeking court protection from family violence, encompassing physical, emotional, financial or sexual abuse, stalking or harassment, may become necessary to break free from patterns of control within relationships.

The attorneys at Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery have extensive experience pursuing and, in certain circumstances, defending family violence actions. The court is authorized to enter a temporary protective order upon the filing of a verified petition alleging that an act of family violence has occurred in the past and is likely to occur in the future.

• Restraining the offending party from committing future acts of family violence and otherwise harassing or interfering with the petitioner.
• Granting the petitioner exclusive use and possession of the family residence.
• Requiring the offending party to provide alternative housing to the petitioner and children.
• Awarding temporary custody to the petitioner.
• Awarding temporary financial support to the petitioner.

If the court finds that a family violence petition is supported by evidence, a temporary protective order is immediately entered and a hearing is scheduled (usually within 10 days) to determine whether the protective order should be extended or modified.