Seattle Domestic Violence Lawyers

Washington Orders of Protection

Similar to a restraining order, an order of protection is another way for a domestic violence victim to be protected from further abusive acts.  In Seattle, an order of protection is a civil order that can be filed if a victim is afraid of being hurt again.  Any person who has been assaulted, threatened or harmed in any way by domestic violence can file for a protective order.  Unlike a restraining order, which will order the abuser to remain a certain distance away from the victim, an order of protection will tell the spouse, family member or household member who threatened or assaulted the victim not to harm them again.  A protective order is basically a court ordered warning to cease all harmful and violent acts toward a person.  If an order of protection does not effectively protect a victim from further harmful and violent acts, then a restraining order may become necessary. A Seattle Domestic Violence Lawyer from our firm can assist you with protective orders, whether you have been accused of domestic abuse or are a victim of domestic abuse.

Helping Domestic Violence Victims Obtain Protective Orders

Thanks to the laws in place in Washington State, someone who has suffered from domestic violence or domestic abuse has legal options available to them to prevent any further abusive acts from occurring.  At our Seattle law firm, our family attorneys are very experienced working with clients who have suffered from domestic violence.  These cases require special care and attention because of the types of relationships involved in these situations.  Husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, grandparents and children are typically involved in acts of domestic violence, and our attorneys will take whatever measures necessary to ensure the safety of these family members. 

Fighting an Order of Protection

Considering the highly emotional nature of family relationships, there are many conflicts that can occur in a domestic environment.  If someone has accused you of committing domestic violence, and is taking active measures to file an order of protection, a Washington family lawyer can help you.  At our Seattle firm, our family law attorneys who will aggressively fight to have a protective order dropped because they realize that many times the need for this type of court order is not present.  Motivated by anger, fear, or a need for revenge, sometimes people will file an order of protection against another person not realizing how it will negatively affect their life.

Contact a Seattle Domestic Violence Attorney today for help with a protective order!