Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
Divorce can happen at any stage of the marriage. You may be raising young children, be empty nesters or only have matters of propertDomestic and family violence is abuse that occurs between family members or unmarried partners and is a very serious matter in the state of Georgia. Domestic violence covers both physical and emotional abuse.
Types of domestic violence include:
Assault (threat or risk of violence/verbal threats)
Battery (physical violence/physical abuse, including child abuse)
Harassment and stalking
Unlawful restraint
Criminal damage to property
Criminal trespass
Violation of protective orders
A family violence action can impact matters such as access to children, custody, visitation and even the right to occupy a jointly held home. A judge can order drug and alcohol testing as part of the proceeding; therefore, it is important to understand your legal rights.
The Georgia Family Violence Act includes the following relationships:
Current and former spouses
Birth parents of the same children
Parents and children
Stepparents and stepchildren
Foster parents and foster children
Persons currently or formerly residing together
It is important to note that the state of Georgia punishes acts involving domestic violence more severely than identical acts committed between persons who are not involved in a domestic relationship.
Whether you are seeking protection or have been accused, our experienced domestic law attorneys will guide you through this process with care, seeking an outcome that is just.
