Everyone Deserves to Be Safe at Home
Law enforcement treats domestic violence charges with great seriousness. In families, especially those facing divorce, domestic violence may be a very real threat that needs to be dealt with quickly and safely.
Unfortunately, false or exaggerated domestic violence charges are also used to put one spouse at a disadvantage in a divorce action.
If you need protection from domestic violence or if you have been falsely accused, the family law attorneys at the Otis & Johnson law firm in Covington, Kentucky, are available to advise and represent you through this difficult time.
Our Lawyers Help Victims of Violence and Victims of False Accusations
Domestic violence situations do not always involve two spouses. Anyone who lives in a home or who is in an intimate relationship can be the victim of domestic violence. It is important to know your rights — whether you are the accused or the accuser.
- If you have been accused of domestic violence, you are entitled to a hearing. Make sure you have an attorney experienced with criminal defense as well as family law.
- An EPO (Emergency Protective Order) keeps an accused person away from the home until a hearing can be scheduled and a judge can hear the evidence.
- A TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) says that the accused person agrees to stay away without agreeing to the accusations.
- A DVO (Domestic Violence Order) lasts for three years and orders the accused person to stay away.
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If you have been accused of spousal assault or any other domestic assault, consult an attorney. An order can keep you away from your home and children. If you are the victim, make sure you have taken the right steps for your personal safety. Contact a family law attorney at Otis & Johnson.
