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domestic violence
get a lot of domestic violence law questions...here is some info
Suggestions to help you stop domestic violence.
If I leave, how can I make sure the abuser won't come near me again?
The most powerful legal tool for stopping domestic violence is the temporary restraining order (TRO). A TRO is a decree issued by a court that requires the perpetrator to stop abusing you. The order may require, for example, that the perpetrator stay away from the family home, where you work or go to school, your children's school and other places you frequent (such as a particular church). The order will also prohibit further acts of violence.
Many states make it relatively easy for you to obtain a TRO. In New York, California and some other states, for example, the court clerk will hand you a packet of forms and will even help you fill them out. In other areas, nonlawyers may be available to help you complete the forms. When you've completed your forms, you'll go before a judge to show evidence of the abuse, such as hospital or police records. Judges are often available to issue TROs after normal business hours because violence certainly occurs outside the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The most powerful order is an emergency protective order offered by all 50 states and is available anytime anywhere by Le given they call a on call judge that all states and counties must have....more info below..
Finding a Safe Place
Many communities have temporary homes called battered women's shelters, where women and their children who are victims of domestic violence may stay until the crisis passes or until they are able to find a permanent place to relocate. The best way to find these shelters is to consult the local police, welfare department, neighborhood resource center or women's center. You can also look in your phone book under Crisis Intervention Services, Human Service Organizations, Social Service Organizations, Family Services, Shelters or Women's Organizations. In some states, the police are required to provide an apparent battering victim a list of referrals for emergency housing, legal services and counseling services.
If you're having trouble finding resources in your area, you can contact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 303-839-1852, www.ncadv.org. NCADV provides information and referrals for abused women and their children; they may know of assistance programs near you. Or you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-SAFE (7233), www.ndvh.org.
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The Big Hungarian
get a lot of domestic violence law questions...here is some info
Suggestions to help you stop domestic violence.
If I leave, how can I make sure the abuser won't come near me again?
The most powerful legal tool for stopping domestic violence is the temporary restraining order (TRO). A TRO is a decree issued by a court that requires the perpetrator to stop abusing you. The order may require, for example, that the perpetrator stay away from the family home, where you work or go to school, your children's school and other places you frequent (such as a particular church). The order will also prohibit further acts of violence.
Many states make it relatively easy for you to obtain a TRO. In New York, California and some other states, for example, the court clerk will hand you a packet of forms and will even help you fill them out. In other areas, nonlawyers may be available to help you complete the forms. When you've completed your forms, you'll go before a judge to show evidence of the abuse, such as hospital or police records. Judges are often available to issue TROs after normal business hours because violence certainly occurs outside the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The most powerful order is an emergency protective order offered by all 50 states and is available anytime anywhere by Le given they call a on call judge that all states and counties must have....more info below..
Finding a Safe Place
Many communities have temporary homes called battered women's shelters, where women and their children who are victims of domestic violence may stay until the crisis passes or until they are able to find a permanent place to relocate. The best way to find these shelters is to consult the local police, welfare department, neighborhood resource center or women's center. You can also look in your phone book under Crisis Intervention Services, Human Service Organizations, Social Service Organizations, Family Services, Shelters or Women's Organizations. In some states, the police are required to provide an apparent battering victim a list of referrals for emergency housing, legal services and counseling services.
If you're having trouble finding resources in your area, you can contact the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 303-839-1852, www.ncadv.org. NCADV provides information and referrals for abused women and their children; they may know of assistance programs near you. Or you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-SAFE (7233), www.ndvh.org.
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The Big Hungarian