"Hate and force cannot be in just a part of the world without having an effect on the rest of it."

~Eleanor Roosevelt

WHAT ACTIONS CAN THE COURT TAKE REGARDING DOMESTIC ABUSE?

Courts are authorized to issue temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions, and protective orders also are available. These legal remedies can apply not only to inter-spousal violence but to violence between other family members and even between same-sex couples. 

In divorce cases, courts usually do issue temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions. These orders and injunctions often state that a spouse shall not threaten, harass or cause bodily injury to the other spouse. They can be enforced, when violated, by a citation for contempt. What this means is that when a violation occurs, the offended spouse can ask the court that issued the order or injunction to fine or jail the recalcitrant spouse.  

Another type of court order can be useful in cases of domestic violence. It is called a protective order. Protective orders permit a court to exclude an abusive spouse from the parties' home and to call upon local law enforcement authorities to follow through with the eviction. Protective orders also can order one spouse to stay away from the other spouse. By statute, protective orders receive special attention by local law enforcement agencies.  

CAN THE LEGAL SYSTEM GUARANTY MY SAFETY?

Some victims of spousal abuse have obtained protective orders, but they are hurt anyway. For these persons, law is not enough. In fact, the law cannot be enough because our system of justice is reactive, not proactive: You can't be punished for what you might do, only what you have done. The best - but most difficult - remedy for persons with abusive spouses is to recognize escalating domestic violence before they are hurt, then get out.  

Notwithstanding, putting in place the proper Orders will provide some rules for the would-be offender that, if violated, may result in severe punishments by the Court and include jail time.

IF I MEET WITH A LAWYER WILL THE LAWYER CONTACT MY SPOUSE?

Meetings between lawyers and their clients (and potential clients) are strictly confidential.  A lawyer should not even discuss your situation with anyone (including your friends or family) without your permission to do so.  

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