How Can An Arizona Protection Order

HOW CAN AN ARIZONA

PROTECTION ORDER HELP ME?

“A protection order helps you in many very important ways.

One of the single most important things that a protection order does is that it establish a record of abuse and it results

in a court ordering your abuser to stay away from you.”

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A protection order can be obtained in Arizona in order to help protect you from

domestic abuse. If you believe that you are at risk of violence from a current or

former spouse, an intimate partner, or another close family member, a protection

order is one of the most valuable legal tools available to help you stay safe. A

protection order can be obtained at any time by going to court or by going to the

police station. You can also seek legal help enforcing this order.

A Scottsdale, AZ divorce and family law attorney can provide you with guidance

in exploring all options available in the legal system to escape an abusive

relationship. Your attorney can help with a protection order, with a divorce or a

separation, and with trying to secure custody of your children. You do not have to

live with abusive or harmful behavior that is a threat to your physical or your


mental health. Contact an attorney as soon as possible if you are the victim of

threats or abuse.

HOW CAN A PROTECTION ORDER HELP ME?

A protection order helps you in many very important ways. One of the single

most important things that a protection order does is that it establish a record of

abuse and it results in a

court ordering your

abuser to stay away from

you.

The court will issue a

protection order if you

provide sufficient

information to show

abuse or threats are

occurring. A protection

order can be issued immediately, any time day or night, when you are being

threatened or when you have been the victim of harm. The order will require your

abuser to stay a certain distance away from you. The order may also impose

other requirements or restrictions on the person who is threatening or harming

you.

A protection order can require your abuser to stay away from your family

members, from your children, from your pets, and from your co-workers in

addition to keeping a certain distance from you. You can include anyone who

you believe could be at risk. If the protection order is violated and your abuser


fails to live up to its terms, you can contact the police and they will come to put

an end to the illegal behavior. Your abuser could be jailed, and could face

serious criminal charges for failing to abide by the restrictions set forth in a

protection order.

A protection order can require your abuser to stay away from a family home that

you share. Normally, under Arizona’s community property rules, you and your

spouse both have a claim to a shared family home. During the process of

separating or divorcing, you would be unable to force or compel your spouse or

significant other to leave your shared home. However, if you are the victim of

abuse and you secure a protection order, you can ask the court to require that

the abuser stay out of this shared space. This ensures you and your children or

pets have a safe place to live until a final divorce can be achieved and a divorce

settlement agreement

reached.

A protection order can

also result in your abuser

having weapons taken

away, at least on a

temporary basis. If you

are being threatened with

a gun, the fact that your

abuser will not be able to

keep that gun or to buy a new one is going to be a tremendous relief. Your life

could be saved by a protection order making it difficult or impossible for someone

who is posing a threat to you to obtain a weapon.


Finally a protection order can be used as evidence of abuse in a custody dispute

or during the divorce process. If you want to make sure that your abuser does not

get ready access to your children if there is a risk of child abuse, having a

protection order can be powerful evidence to show that your ex is unfit to parent.

If you want to avoid having to interact with your ex when he or she does see your

children, a protection order can also ensure you are not the one who has to do

the actual custody exchange.

The ability to obtain

a protection order

exists for a very

good reason:

abuse victims need

the help of law

enforcement and

the courts in

making sure the

abusive behavior

stops. If you are being harmed by a close family member or intimate partner or if

you fear for your safety as a result of credible threats of harm, you should take

action today. Contact a Scottsdale family law attorney for assistance in securing

an order of protection.


About Singer Pistiner, P.C.

In the midst of a family crisis, you may feel like you have nowhere to turn. But there is a solution. At Singer Pistiner, P.C., we will help you to find it. As a small firm, we are able to respond quickly to your needs and concerns. The efficiencies of being a small firm also enable us to provide high-quality legal services at affordable rates.

At Singer Pistiner, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, we know that divorce is an emotionally and financially taxing experience. That’s why we provide you with a simple, quick and personalized approach to family law services where you will deal with one attorney who will handle your case from start to finish.

Your Personal Attorneys

Throughout the legal process, our lawyers will keep you informed of important developments. We will return your phone calls, answer your questions and address any additional issues that may arise in the course of your case.

We will devote all of the time and effort needed to achieve the best possible outcome. Our law firm can take your case to family court, which is a part of the Superior Court of Arizona, or handle it through another avenue of resolution, such as mediation. In addition to divorce, our lawyers handle paternity, prenuptial agreements,grandparents’ rights, orders of protection, child relocation, and modification and enforcement issues.

In any family law case, your best interests are our overriding concern. Our goal is to find the right solution for you — in an efficient, timely and affordable manner.

OUR FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS PROUDLY SERVE PHOENIX, GLENDALE, SURPRISE, SCOTTSDALE, TEMPE, CHANDLER AND MESA

If you’d like to know more about how our Phoenix family law firm handles divorce and other family issues, please feel free to call 602-264-0110 or send us an e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation.

Singer Pistiner, P.C. 15849 N. 71st St., Suite 100

Scottsdale AZ 85254 Phone: 602-264-0110

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