Orders of Protection

You can file one if you are in need of protection. You have to defend against one if it is filed against you. We do both sides of an order of protection.

This feels like a criminal case. It is not. It is a civil case. If you go to court without a lawyer, the judge may ask whether or not you will stay away from the other person. Some people say “sure” and then the order of protection will be entered.

It is more than just a no contact or stay away order.

It can affect your child custody. It can affect your gun rights. It can affect your ability to stay at your residence.

There are many far-reaching results more than just “staying away.”

If a violation of an entered order of protection exists, then that can become a criminal charge. Many orders of protection “set the stage” for a corresponding divorce or child custody case.

You have the right to a hearing. Let Keeton Law Firm, PLLC, assist you with the petition for order of protection whether you need one filed or one has been filed against you and you need to defend yourself.