Orders of protection are restraining orders issued by the court to help protect individuals from domestic violence, abuse, harassment, and threats. If you are in a dangerous or threatening situation, we can help.
Our top-rated New Jersey family law & divorce attorneys at The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill have over 20 years of experience. We protect our clients by providing effective mediation when possible and aggressive advocacy when necessary. We’ll use our decades of experience to help you obtain the protection you need from an abuser.
Contact us today in Red Bank, New Jersey, at (732) 747-1882 to get trusted and compassionate legal help.
How The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill Can Help You Seek an Order of Protection in Red Bank, New Jersey
When you are the victim of domestic violence or harassment, you need help immediately. The last thing you want to do is deal with a slow legal system or complicated processes to obtain protection.
Our Red Bank domestic violence lawyers at The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill have substantial experience handling these matters. We handle all matters related to an order of protection to give you the peace of mind you need to move forward with your life.
When you hire our award-winning family law attorneys in Monmouth County, you can trust that we will:
- Explain your legal options and how New Jersey domestic violence laws apply to your situation
- Work with you to understand the specifics of your case
- Gather evidence to build a strong case for protection
- Prepare and submit all paperwork and documents to obtain an order of protection
- Keep you informed of the progress of your case
- Aggressively advocate for you during all hearings
Our attorneys are highly rated by Avvo, Super Lawyers, and other leading legal organizations. We use our extensive resources and decades of experience to protect your best interests. You can trust we will take all steps to achieve your desired outcome.
Call our office now for a free consultation with an experienced order of protection lawyer in Red Bank, NJ.
What Is an Order of Protection in Red Bank, NJ?
Orders of protection set limits on what a person can do to help protect someone from abuse, domestic violence, and harassment. The terms of an order of protection vary, but judges can include terms such as:
- Prohibit contact between you and the abuser
- Order the abuser to end the conduct that led to the order of protection
- Prohibit contact by the abuser with your children
- Order the abuser to stay away from your home, work, and school
- Prohibit contact between the abuser and your family members
- Order possession of the marital home to you
- Set terms for child custody and child support
Orders of protection can be renewed at the judge’s discretion. An order of protection gives you legal options if the abuser violates any of the terms.
The police can also arrest the abuser for violations of an order of protection. When you call the police because of domestic violence or harassment, the officers may take you more seriously if there is an order of protection in place.
What Are the Different Orders of Protection I Can Request in Monmouth County, NJ?
The court may grant two types of restraining orders in New Jersey – a temporary restraining order and a final restraining order.
Temporary Order of Protection
TROs (temporary restraining orders) are issued when a judge believes the victim may be in immediate danger. Temporary restraining orders can be issued without notifying the abuser of the request for an order of protection. These orders of protection are referred to as ex parte orders of protection.
The TRO is issued by the court and served on the alleged abuser. The court then schedules a hearing to determine whether to enter a full protection order.
Final Order of Protection
A judge may not feel a victim is in immediate danger. If so, the court schedules a hearing to hear testimony and review evidence. A Notice of Hearing is served on the alleged abuser. Until the hearing occurs, there is no protection from the abuser.
At the hearing, the victim presents evidence of abuse, domestic violence, harassment, or other wrongdoing. The alleged abuser can present evidence to refute the allegations. The judge considers all evidence to determine whether to issue an order of protection.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Red Bank Family Lawyers
If you need an order of protection, you are in trouble. We want to help. Call The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill to speak with an experienced Red Bank family law attorney. We can help you get an order of protection and discuss other steps to protect your best interests now and in the future.
