Arizona Order of Protection Lawyer

Arizona Order of Protection Lawyer

Sometimes a marriage may not result in a healthy relationship, happiness, and joy. The domestic situation may worsen to domestic abuse and violence. Fortunately, legal aid and help from an expert and knowledgeable lawyer and legal firm can help you escape or prevent domestic abuse and live a happy life. The "orders of protection" can be issued by the court of law to ensure that the parties remain within their legal boundaries, do not abuse, or hurt each other, and disputes are resolved to the satisfaction of everybody involved. Specifically, a court-issued "order of protection" will require that a person does (or refrains from doing) certain acts/things in case a crime occurs.

What is an Order of Protection?

There can be various kinds of conflicts in a household, due to which multiple domestic abuse and violence situations may occur. The court of law may have to decide on the kind of help and legal protection/support a spouse (husband or wife) or a family member needs. The orders of protection can be broadly classified into types as described in the brief below.

  1. Full Orders/" Stay Away" Orders: A court of law may decide that the parties involved in the dispute (for instance the husband and wife) stay away from each other. They are also required not to contact each other through mediation or with the help of a third party.
  2. Limited Orders/" Refrain-From" Orders: following this court order, the parties of the case are allowed to contact each other directly or through the help of third parties but cannot indulge in acts (such as stalking, assault, and harassment among others) having a criminal intent and nature.

Arizona Order of Protection Attorneys

You need to know how to identify a case of domestic violence so that you can seek professional help for it at the right time.

Domestic Abuse Attorney in Arizona

Domestic abuse may involve yelling, calling, harassment, intimidation, denial of personal liberty, checking phone call records and numbers, controlling behavior, throwing food or objects, denying the victim contact the friends or family members, and/or taking any such actions that may be a cause of emotional distress to the victim and plaintiff (for instance deprivation of sleep and rationing of food).

Domestic Violence Attorney in Arizona

Domestic violence or family violence occurs when any of the household/family members force you to indulge in any sexual activity, threaten/harms you physically, or cause the fear of such things happening to you. Legally a household or a family member not only includes a spouse but also other people. They may include someone who is your relative, with whom you have a very intimate relationship, or a person you are/were dating. A court of law can issue orders of protection against the household/family members. However, the order of protection is not issued against someone who is not a household/family member when there is no stalking/sexual offense. Orders of protection are also not issued in general cases and disputes. There are other kinds of legal protections and remedies available in such cases.

How to File for an Order of Protection

The petition and case for an order of protection are filed in the court where the aggrieved party/victim specifies that it needs an order of protection. Subsequently, certain legal forms need to be filled in. These forms are available easily at the "Office of the Public Prosecutor" and with the county clerk. We at the reputed Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers legal services firm have access to all such forms and have thorough knowledge in experience in handling the procedures to offer you the best assistance at every step and stage of your legal case. The forms are also available online.

Order of Protection Lawyers in Arizona

The aggrieved party/plaintiff and someone who has suffered from domestic abuse and violence can seek and obtain an "order of protection" immediately. Apart from obtaining an order of protection from the court of law for yourself, you can also obtain it for the elderly, minors, and/or a person with a disability who cannot seek the order themselves. Legal Ordering can be the best safety tool and insurance for anybody who suffers from domestic abuse and/or violence. The order is also called a "restraining order". The judge and the court of law will restrict the abuser and the defendant from carrying out certain acts and/or refrain from doing some. Following the order of protection, the abuser may be required to:

The judge may evaluate the case and the situation and may also take other steps. For instance, the court may require that parental responsibilities be changed if one of the parents of a minor is an abuser. The abuser and the defendant may also be required not to investigate the phone records of the plaintiff and victim.

These restraining orders and the implications of an order of protection can be temporary. The judge may review the situation later to introduce new rulings.

Seeking an Order of Protection Attorney in Arizona?

We at Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers have tremendous experience in cases of family law, divorce, abuse, and violence. An experienced Order of Protection lawyer in Arizona from our team can present your case to the court and the judge in the best way and nullify and render useless the arguments of the abuser. Our expertise, resources, and connections can help produce the best outcome for your case. We have handled thousands of cases of family abuse and violence. Our experience helps us gather the best evidence and alibi that can support your case and bring to you justice and legal aid. We can also save you from unnecessary stress including mental and financial stress. You can depend on us to handle your legal case from the point you place us a call to its very conclusion in your favor.

Our team of family law attorneys and divorce attorneys look forward to helping you when you need it most. With over two decades of aggressive divorce, child custody, child support, and divorce mediation representation we will not allow you to be taken advantage of. We believe in making a difference in the lives of our clients and their children.


Mesa, AZ – Office

Located in Mesa Arizona, on Val Vista and Southern Avenue. Our Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers in Mesa AZ have been helping our clients achieve the legal results they are searching for. Our Mesa Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Mesa AZ
2915 E Baseline Rd Suite 115
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 999-2321
https://familylawattorneymesaaz.net/mesa

Chandler, AZ – Office

Located On Dobson Road, just North of W. Chandler Blvd, near the 101 Freeway. We have a team of the Best Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys in Chandler Arizona. Our Chandler Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Chandler AZ
333 N. Dobson Rd #5
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 632-2083
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Gilbert, AZ – Office

Located in South East Gilbert, Near Higley High School on Pecos Road, West of Power Road in the Power Ranch Neighborhood. Our Gilbert Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Gilbert AZ
4365 E. Pecos Rd Suite 138
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 900-2302
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Florence, AZ – Office

Located in the Community of Anthem in Florence Arizona, off of Hunt Hwy. Our Florence Law Firm is staffed with family law attorneys that offer Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Florence AZ
3281 N. Hunt Hwy Suite 111
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 632-1120
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Glendale, AZ – Office

Located in Glendale. Our Glendale Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

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7075 West Bell Road Suite 5
Glendale, AZ 85308
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What is an Order of Protection and How Do I Get One?

As the best divorce lawyers in Arizona we often get asked, "what is an order of protection and how do I get one?" Hi, I'm Kevin Jensen with the Law Offices of Kevin Jensen. And today, I want to talk to you about something that is one of the most difficult issues that we ever deal with in our family law practice, and that is when someone comes into our office and needs an order of protection. An order of protection is a court order that a person can obtain from a judge in order to protect them from somebody else. Usually, it's a situation where a spouse is being abusive in some way. Technically or specifically, what the person seeking an order of protection must show is that domestic violence has happened in their relationship or is likely to happen.

Now, that being said, you should never take an order of protection lightly. It is not a tool that I ever recommend people use to get a leg up in their family law case. It is absolutely a tool that should allow you to get protection from someone who is being abusive. Getting an order of protection is fairly simple. And quite frankly, you don't need an attorney to do that. You generally would go down to the courthouse. They have many people at the courthouse who can direct you where you need to go to fill out a petition for an order of protection.

Now, that petition is the document that's going to go in front of the judge and explain to the judge what's going on and why you need an order of protection. What's really important is to put the appropriate language in the order of protection petition. You have to explain to the judge, in very specific detail, what has happened and why you feel threatened, or how abuse has happened. You're even able to go back as far as a year in most cases. Once you've filled out the petition, they will actually forward your petition to a judge who is on call to hear these types of emergency orders every single day. You will then meet with the judge in the courtroom, or in COVID world, you'll meet by video. The judge will review your petition and determine right then and there whether or not you have put enough information for the court to determine whether or not domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur. If the court agrees with you, then an order will be issued prohibiting the other person from contacting you, or coming near you.

Now, that's not the end of the story. Once you get an order protection, it is not effective until it has been served on the other party. Typically, you'll be able to arrange through the sheriff's department to have that served. Once it’s served, then that person is on notice that they cannot go beyond what the orders allow them to do as far as communication. Now, in some cases, when you have children, for example, the court may allow the parties to continue to communicate with each other, but only in writing, for example, text or email, and only about the children. So, if a spouse who is subject to an order of protection sends a text or an email about something other than the children in that scenario, that would be a violation. What should you do if someone violates an order of protection? You should always call the police immediately. And the reason for that is that the order of protection is only good if you're willing to enforce it. You went to the bother of getting it in order to protect yourself. If someone's violating it, that means they don't respect that order, and presumably, you could be endangered, so you need to call the police.

The person who has been served with an order of protection always has the ability to ask the court for a hearing. If they do so, the court will schedule an evidentiary hearing, a trial, usually within about 10 days where both you and the other party will have to go to court, and you the person who obtained the order protection will have to present evidence to the judge to show why it should stay in place. This is where we come in all the time. It's not very common for us to go and help somebody get an order of protection, although we often advise people to do so. Where we come in more often is after somebody has requested a hearing. And in that case, we certainly can go with you to court to help you present your evidence to the judge as to why that order of protection should stay in place.

On the other side of the coin, we also help people who have been served with an order of protection. This is the situation where you're the one who has had an order of protection taken out against you, that is now being prohibited from contacting your spouse or your girlfriend or even your children in some cases. Not every single order of protection is valid and should be kept in place. If you find yourself in a situation where either you feel like you need to get an order of protection or one has been taken out against you, please call us at the Law Offices of Kevin Jensen. We take these matters seriously. We've handled many, many, many order of protection matters, and we are here to help you in any way we can.

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Our team of family law attorneys and divorce attorneys look forward to helping you when you need it most. With over two decades of aggressive divorce, child custody, child support, and divorce mediation representation we will not allow you to be taken advantage of. We believe in making a difference in the lives of our clients and their children.


Mesa, AZ – Office

Located in Mesa Arizona, on Val Vista and Southern Avenue. Our Family Law Attorneys and Divorce Lawyers in Mesa AZ have been helping our clients achieve the legal results they are searching for. Our Mesa Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Mesa AZ
2915 E Baseline Rd Suite 115
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 999-2321
https://familylawattorneymesaaz.net/mesa

Chandler, AZ – Office

Located On Dobson Road, just North of W. Chandler Blvd, near the 101 Freeway. We have a team of the Best Divorce Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys in Chandler Arizona. Our Chandler Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Chandler AZ
333 N. Dobson Rd #5
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 632-2083
https://familylawattorneymesaaz.net/chandler

Gilbert, AZ – Office

Located in South East Gilbert, Near Higley High School on Pecos Road, West of Power Road in the Power Ranch Neighborhood. Our Gilbert Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Gilbert AZ
4365 E. Pecos Rd Suite 138
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 900-2302
https://familylawattorneymesaaz.net/gilbert

Florence, AZ – Office

Located in the Community of Anthem in Florence Arizona, off of Hunt Hwy. Our Florence Law Firm is staffed with family law attorneys that offer Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Florence AZ
3281 N. Hunt Hwy Suite 111
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 632-1120
https://familylawattorneymesaaz.net/florence

Glendale, AZ – Office

Located in Glendale. Our Glendale Law Firm offers Divorce Mediation, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce, Legal Separation, Female Divorce Lawyers, Annulment, Child Support Issues, Child Custody, Military Divorce, Parenting Plans, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Grandparents Rights, Paternity, Order of Protection, Name Change and all Family Law legal issues.

Genesis Family Law and Divorce Lawyers in Glendale AZ
7075 West Bell Road Suite 5
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 834-8585
https://familylawattorneymesaaz.net/glendale/