Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Community
Posted By Nicole Negron (and Lance Claery), Attorneys at Law on Apr 25, 2010 12:49pm PDT
Domestic violence is an issue that plagues many relationships. Domestic violence is not restricted to heterosexual couples. The gay and lesbian community is also affected. Unfortunately when acts of domestic violence occur in same-sex romantic relationships they are oftentimes not addressed. As a result, the majority of all incidents are not reported to the police or addressed in court. Keep in mind, even if a victim has not reported an incident of violence or a threat of harm to the police, one can still obtain protection through a temporary restraining order ("TRO") obtained in family court. A civil TRO is an emergency order made by a civil court Judge to protect a person and even their children or others if needed. The attorneys at Claery & Green, LLP can assist same sex couples by obtaining civil TROs for immediate protection. We are committed to advocating for our clients and their safety is our number one priority. The entire staff at Claery and Green takes pride in their compassionate, forward thinking and open-minded attitudes. Contact an attorney at Claery and Green today for more information. Remember always contact 911 in the event of an emergency.
Nicole Negron, Associate Attorney,
Claery & Green, LLP
Progressive, Forward Thinking and Dedicated Attorneys at Law
Lance Claery, Partner
Claery & Green, LLP
Progressive, Forward Thinking and Dedicated Attorneys at Law