Domestic Violence Lawyer
Port charlotte
Lewis Law Firm, P.A. Domestic Violence Lawyers in Port Charlotte, Florida
Domestic violence can arise as a result of various volatile situations in a home or family. While most cases of reported domestic violence need to be taken seriously in order to protect victims and children, there are situations where individuals may falsely accuse a family member or former spouse of domestic violence. For example, there have been situations where a partner has accused a person of domestic violence in order to improve their chances of getting child custody. These situations need to be taken very seriously. The penalties of having a restraining order against you, and the penalties for violating a restraining order can be very severe. There are legal consequences to being charged with domestic violence and collateral consequences which can include child custody matters, a damaged reputation, and more. Lewis Law Firm, P.A. retains a domestic violence lawyer in Port Charlotte, Florida that may be able to help you if you are facing domestic violence charges.
Restraining Order Lawyer in Port Charlotte, Florida
An injunction for protection against domestic violence, or a restraining order is a legal document that prevents a person from abusing another person, coming into close proximity of this person, or contacting the person. A restraining order can require that a person leave his or her home. If a restraining order is taken out and two people share a child in common, the person taking out the restraining order may get temporary custody of the children.
A restraining order requires that an individual stay away from another individual. This means that an individual may not be able to visit the home or work of a person who has a restraining order against them. A restraining order also prevents a person from contacting another person, either directly or through a third party. A restraining order may also give one parent temporary custody of the children with an order that the person pay child support in the interim.
If a person violates a restraining order, they can face serious consequences. Violation of a restraining order can result in a first-degree misdemeanor. If you have had a restraining order made against you, you may still have the right to fight the order in court. Your reputation, your custody rights, your ability to own a gun, and your legal future may be on the line. Lewis Law Firm, P.A. is a Port Charlotte, Florida firm with a restraining order attorney that may be able to help you if a restraining order has been put against you.
Contesting a Restraining Order in Port Charlotte, Florida
If you have been issued a restraining order in Port Charlotte, Florida, you have the right to fight the allegations against you in court. You have the right to contest the restraining order. Once a restraining order has been filed, a court hearing date will be set. It is important that you are present at this hearing. During the hearing, you have the right to present evidence, testify on your own behalf, and present witnesses. Everything you do and say at the hearing can impact your case. Lewis Law Firm, P.A. employs a restraining order attorney in Port Charlotte, Florida that may be able to help you contest a restraining order, if you believe you are being falsely accused of domestic violence, sexual assault, or threatening to harm. A restraining order can harm your reputation and even prevent you from seeing your children. Lewis Law Firm, P.A., in Port Charlotte, Florida may be able to help you.