If you have been accused of domestic violence, you should know that you are entitled to a full evidentiary hearing before the restraining order is issued. Sadly, many people fail to realize this until it is too late. They have restraining orders obtained against them, and they must cope with the negative effects that restraining orders can have on their lives — things like preventing them from getting jobs, renting apartments or leading to increased problems with the police.
At Ilg & Devore, P.C., we have had a great deal of success in asking for the hearing, then fleshing out the issues to find out what's going on. We often discover that domestic violence allegations are falsely made just to gain leverage in a divorce or to prevent a father from child custody or vitiation with his children.
At our Lowell, Massachusetts, law firm, attorney Melissa Devore was a prosecutor and domestic violence designee before going into private practice. She has handled hundreds of cases, fighting hard to protect her clients' best interests.
Domestic Violence and Your Divorce
Domestic violence often factors into a divorce, as spouses use allegations to gain protection and leverage. If domestic violence is a factor in your relationship, the results of court orders — like final restraining orders — can have a great impact on the outcome of your living situation and your divorce.
The court has the power to grant temporary custody of the children, exclusive possession of the family home, ongoing support to the domestic violence, medical coverage to the victim and his or her children, and punitive (punishing) damages.
With so much at stake, it is important to work with an experienced attorney when domestic violence is involved in your relationship. At Ilg & Devore, P.C., we use extensive experience to help our clients achieve the best possible results.
Contact a Lowell Domestic Violence Attorney
Our law firm handles a wide range of family law issues so, as experienced lawyers, we are well equipped to help families throughout Massachusetts. Contact us at 978-319-4918 or toll free at 888-804-7996 for a confidential consultation with a Merrimack Valley restraining order attorney about allegations of domestic abuse.
