Order Of Protection Attorney Blue Springs

• Current spouses
• Former spouses
• Any adults related by blood or marriage
• Any adults that currently reside together or have previously resided together
• Adults currently or previously engaged in a continuous intimate or romantic social relationship
• Any adults that have a child together regardless of current or previous marital status
• Both the petitioner and respondent must be at least 17 years of age or legally emancipated.

If the petitioner alleges and provides evidence that there is an immediate threat of danger, the judge may issue an ex parte order of protection. An ex parte order is based solely on the petitioner’s affidavit and issued without any notice to the respondent. The respondent may refute the allegations during a full hearing at a later date. Orders of protection have significant consequences and often prevent the respondent from going to certain locations, contacting certain individuals including children and possessing firearms. It is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to discuss pending or issued orders of protection to ensure that your rights and liberty are protected.

If you’ve had a restraining order entered against you, you must act quickly to mitigate potential consequences to both your personal and professional life. At the Troy J. Leavitt Law Firm, LLC our family law attorney takes the time necessary to educate you about how the legal system works and provide the resources you need to make the best decisions possible for your case. To schedule a consultation at our Blue Springs office, call 813-228-6000 or contact us online.