Seattle Family Law Attorneys

Exceptional Domestic Violence Lawyers

If you or a loved one has suffered from domestic violence at the hands of a spouse or family member, or if someone has made domestic violence accusations against you, you are going to need the help of a Seattle family lawyer.  If you are a domestic violence victim, our family law attorneys will take precautionary legal measures to ensure that you do not suffer from further acts of abuse.  If you have been accused of domestic violence, one of our family lawyers will work to protect your rights and make sure you are treated fairly.  If you are involved with any type of domestic violence related issue, do not hesitate to speak with an attorney at our firm; the sooner you seek help the better off you will be in the long run. 

Washington Domestic Violence Laws

Domestic violence laws were set in place to outline certain behaviors that are considered to be crimes.  Behaviors that are considered to be domestic violence include:

• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Harassment
• Stalking
• Destroying Property
• Making Threats

Criminal and civil legal systems both offer a certain amount of protection against domestic violence occurrences.  Depending upon the circumstances of the domestic violence act that was committed, a victim can either take civil or criminal action against the perpetrator.  If a person was physically attacked, sexually assaulted, threatened or harmed with a weapon, or had property stolen or damaged by an intimate partner, ex-partner or family member, criminal charges could be filed.  Criminal domestic violence charges will be addressed in court and will be handled in a more formal setting than civil domestic violence.  A typical result to criminal domestic violence cases is the issuance of a restraining order against the person who committed the violent act.  

With civil domestic violence, an individual may suffer harm, harassment, or unwanted contact from another person, in which case an order of protection may be filed.  An order of protection is a civil order that will prevent the accused of committing further acts of domestic violence, and can be obtained through court and with the help of a Seattle family law attorney.  

Contact a Seattle Domestic Violence Lawyer today!