Irvine Restraining Order Attorney

Orange County, California, Order of Protection Attorney

Attorney Melanie Oldham cares about the safety of women and men threatened or endangered by domestic violence from a family member or romantic partner. The final result of these situations is too often violence or even murder. Contact an Irvine restraining order lawyer.

High-profile cases have put increased focus on the danger. California law goes to great pains to protect a broad category of people in some kind of relationship when it has gone bad. Stalking is among the threats prohibited by the law.

A restraining order serves many purposes, including making public the threat. A person making a threat usually prefers only the victim to know about it.

A temporary restraining order is just that — temporary. It is intended to keep the parties temporarily separated. The order prohibits contact or any kind, including phone or e-mail contact. It is valid for 10 days, and a hearing may be arranged at that time to apply for a permanent restraining order.

The parties present their cases in favor or opposed to a permanent order, which is in effect for three to five years.

If You Are the Subject of a Restraining Order

If an order has been unfairly taken out against you, it could harm your reputation in many ways. It can force you out of your home, away from your children, and make you give up any firearm you own. Sadly, spouses divorcing have been known to trump up allegations of threat or abuse to gain advantage in child custody or related proceedings.

The Law Offices of Melanie L. Oldham is a comprehensive family law firm with more than 10 years' experience. You will deal directly with Ms. Oldham.

Contact the Law Offices of Melanie L. Oldham

Contact us by calling 949-622-5522 for a consultation. Phones are answered 24 hours a day. Off-site, evening and weekend appointments are available for our clients' convenience. We accept all major credit cards.