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Domestic Violence Attorneys in Denton County, Collin County, & Tarrant County

Filing for a Protective Order

Do you need protection against an abusive spouse or other member of your household? First, call 911 right now to receive immediate assistance from law enforcement. Once you have removed yourself from immediate danger, then you can file for a protective order.

The Denton County domestic violence lawyers at Coker, Robb & Cannon can help you take legal action to ensure the safety of you and your children. The first step is seeking help from a compassionate and dedicated attorney who knows what it takes to fight for you.

Our team of attorneys have more than 110 years of combined experience, so you can trust in our ability to handle these matters promptly and efficiently. We offer financing to help with retainer fees. Click here to see your options.

Contact us online or call (940) 293-2313 today! Video consultations are available for your convenience.

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We have helped families just like yours through all types of divorce and family law-related matters. Find out how one of our Board-Certified Family Law Specialists can help you.

What Does a Protective Order Do?

Our Denton, Collin, and Tarrant County domestic violence attorneys can help you navigate the legal processes required to file a protective order against your abuser so that you can feel safe at home again.

Also known as a "restraining order," a protective order may include various provisions, such as:

  • No Contact Provision – Restricting the abuser from calling, e-mailing, texting, stalking, attacking, and disturbing the victim
     
  • Stay Away Provision – Ordering the perpetrator to remain a specific number of yards or feet away from the victim, their home, school, job, and car, as well as a child’s home and school
  • Move Out Provision – Forcing the abuser to move out of a home shared by the person they abused
  • Peaceful Contact Provision – Allowing the perpetrator to amicably communicate with the person they abused on a limited basis, such as child care and visitation
  • Counseling Provision – Ordering the abuser to attend counseling
  • Firearms Provision – Ordering the abuser to surrender any guns they have in possession and prohibiting them from buying a firearm

Violation of a protective order can result in jail time and a fine. If the violation derived from a violent incident, the perpetrator can also be prosecuted for a misdemeanor or felony, along with jail time of up to two years.

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Protecting Your Children from Abuse

When children are involved in a domestic violence situation, it is not always enough to file a protective order. If your abuser is the mother or father of your children, then Coker, Robb & Cannon, Family Lawyers can help you pursue sole custody of your child and restrict your abuser’s rights and visitation.

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