Domestic Violence Attorney in Plano
Protecting You & Your Children from Harm
Are you in fear of your spouse or another party with whom you share a household? If you are feeling unsafe, you may need to seek a protective order with the help of a Plano family law attorney. We can help investigate your case and help keep the abusive individual away from you and your children.
Contact Camille Borg Law PLLC today at (469) 646-7763 to make an appointment.
What Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence, which involves any type of violent or abusive behavior, is an unfortunately common occurrence in romantic relationships. In addition to romantic relationships, it can also occur between family members, parents and children, and roommates. Domestic violence can also involve any type of intimidation, threats, or controlling behavior that puts you in fear for your safety. Depending on the nature of the incidents, domestic violence can affect your divorce case or your child custody case.
Domestic violence is an umbrella term that covers the following types of crimes:
- Assault
- Battery
- Sexual assault
- Harassment
- Stalking
- False imprisonment
- Emotional/verbal abuse
- Child abuse/endangerment
What Can a Domestic Violence Protective Order Do?
The purpose of a domestic violence protective order is to prohibit the violent party from contacting you or coming in proximity to you. This may include your home, work, and any other places. In most cases, a protective order includes any form of communication, so they are also required to cease any electronic or phone communication. In some cases, a protective order of this nature can award you temporary child custody or limit child visitation.
Our Plano family lawyer is here to help and aggressively protect you from harm. Schedule a consultation by calling us at (469) 646-7763.