Protective orders, like a restraining order, safeguard you and your family from harassment and abuse. Our Staunton and Harrisonburg lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver file paperwork to protect you if you fear for your safety.
Emergency Protective Order
These orders are quick to implement, but last only until the end of the third day or when Court is back in session.
Preliminary Protective Order
With this type of order, you’re protected for 15 days or until a full hearing.
Permanent Protective Order
These orders last up to 2 years and can be renewed.
Protective orders cover you, your children, family, and home. By starting the process and filing the paperwork, you’re creating a secure and stable environment in which to live. Here are the situations where a protective order is an appropriate solution:
Abuse
If you or a member of your family has experienced physical abuse or you are under imminent threat of violence/bodily harm, a protective order legally distances the abuser from you.
Stalking
Individuals who fear for their safety after being stalked may file a protective order to distance the stalker from them and their home.
We build relationships with our clients and are invested in their wellbeing. Our knowledgeable family law attorneys empathize with you and fight for your rights in court. From divorce to child custody cases and other abusive situations, the lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver provide dependable legal counsel and representation throughout the Shenandoah Valley and into West Virginia. Contact our Staunton and Harrisonburg lawyers to learn more about filing a restraining order.
