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Emergency Protective Order - What is it?

According to the 2010 California Family Code, Section 6250, if there is reasonable cause to believe that a family is in immediate danger due to situations that include and pertain to domestic violence, steps can be taken to help protect and defend their legal rights. This includes issuing an ex parte emergency protective order. This order is valid so long as a it is administered by a judicial officer who has solid reasoning and cause behind the issue.

In this order, a child could be given temporary custody and care by an adult outlined within the article if the child is in danger of abuse or abduction. Typically, an emergency protective order will last for about a week, however, parties who are seeking more permanent protection are eligible to seek a more permanent order. Also, it should be noticed that just because a person has moved out from a household in an attempt to escape the abuse does not mean that they are not eligible to seek protection under an emergency protective order.

Receive Help From A Family Law Attorney

If you are currently struggling with domestic violence, it is important that immediate and proactive steps are taken to defend not only your legal rights, but also the rights and wellbeing of your entire family. At Claery and Green, we have vast knowledge of the laws pertaining to domestic violence and are ready to step in and help you. Therefore, do not waste a moment in contacting an experienced family law attorney from our firm as soon as possible. We know how delicate a situation that this can be and we are fully dedicated to helping you to achieve the safety that you deserve - we will fight to help you reach this.