Our Cumming, GA TPO Lawyer Protects Your Family Against Abuse And Violence
Domestic violence and abuse is a serious issue, and the state of Georgia offers strong legal protections for victims in these abusive situations. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence: man or woman, child or senior. Domestic violence can involve family members, roommates, or people in romantic relationships. If you are in a situation where you are being physically, emotionally, or financially abused, isolated, or neglected, our Cumming, GA TPO lawyer can help you secure the legal protections you need to leave the situation and reach safety.
The family law attorneys at Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C., can help you secure a temporary protective order (TPO) to prohibit your abuser from continuing to abuse you and give you the time you need to seek a safer living situation and more permanent legal protections. Call us today for a confidential consultation.
Protective Order Options In Georgia
Victims of domestic violence may file an ex parte protective order petition with their county court. There are certain restrictions with these orders. They limit the actions that the abuser can take and limit their ability to contact or interact with you. We help you present the court with proof of acts of violence and abuse so a judge will grant the order. Because a temporary protective order limits the freedoms of another individual, Georgia judges typically won’t grant one unless there is supporting evidence.
Once the TPO is granted, a follow-up court date is scheduled where both parties appear to give evidence supporting their positions. Each party can be represented by their own attorney. We advocate for your rights and shield you as much as possible from your abuser. This hearing can determine whether the TPO is extended to a more permanent one, lasting six to 12 months or longer. Once that order expires, we can help you file a petition to have it renewed.
Your TPO doesn’t just protect you. It can protect others in the household and your child, too. A court-ordered protective order is enforceable by law; if the individual violates the terms of the court order, they can face criminal consequences, including heavy fines and jail time.
What Does A Georgia TPO Do?
Your protective order can be tailored to address the specifics of your situation and can include some of the following directives:
- Order the abuser to cease the violent, abusive, or threatening actions
- Prohibit the abuser from making contact with you and anyone else named in the TPO
- Require the abuser to vacate a shared home
- Order the abuser to provide child support and spousal support as appropriate
- Order the abuser to give you some property (such as a car) or other assets as appropriate
- Order the abuser to pay your legal fees and court costs
- Award custody of a shared child or children to you (with or without visitation rights to the abuser, depending on the situation)
- Require the abuser to attend an anger management program or treatment for batterers
- Require the abuser to pay for all property damage and/ or medical fees you incurred from the abuse
Your protective order can dramatically affect your life and the lives of people you love and must protect. The attorneys at Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. can help you get the protection you need to build a more secure arrangement. Call us today for a compassionate consultation with our Cumming TPO lawyer.