People who want to abuse their loved ones have a wide range of ways they can do that. One of their common tactics is to harass a person to make them feel scared and powerless. This can be a particularly difficult situation because it’s common for the victim not to even know that it’s harassment and that it’s illegal.
If an intimate partner has been stalking you in person or over the internet, has been threatening you, or has been harassing you via phone, text, or email, then it’s time to reach out to a domestic violence attorney who can help. Call Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell right away at (909) 920-0908 for your free case evaluation.
A domestic violence attorney can help in a number of ways
If you’re afraid of an intimate partner or family member who’s been harassing you, then it’s time to contact a domestic violence attorney. There are several ways we may be able to help. The first step will be for us to listen to your store. We’ll look at the evidence and will recommend the right restraining order for your case. This first step is designed to stop the harassment while we look for other avenues that can create a more permanent solution.
An emergency protective order may be the right move
If you’re being stalked and / or harassed, then we may start by petitioning the courts for an emergency protective order. This is a particular type of restraining order that offers five days of protection from anyone who’s stalking or otherwise harassing you. This only lasts five days, but it’s the easiest type of restraining order to have issued. As a result, it’s often the first thing we do. We then gather more evidence so we can file for a longer-term restraining order.
We may file for a domestic violence restraining order on your behalf
With this type of restraining order, the person abusing, harassing, or stalking you must have one of a limited number of relationships to you. They can be a spouse or romantic partner, a lover who lives with you, an ex romantic partner, a blood relative, or a person you’re related to by marriage. This can be secured for between 15 and 21 days initially. We’ll then get an opportunity to present arguments to have it extended for as long as three years.
We may file for a civil harassment restraining order
If you’re being threatened and / or harassed by a family member who doesn’t qualify under California’s domestic violence laws, like a cousin or an uncle, then we may file a civil harassment restraining order. This would also be our top choice if the person harassing isn’t a romantic partner or a family member. For example, if a friend or neighbor was harassing you.
No matter what your situation is, if someone is harassing you then you’re in a serious situation. This is not something to take lightly. Contact Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell at (909) 920-0908 for a free legal consultation. We can provide you the compassionate, professional care you need to find the solutions for your situation.
