Family Law Attorney Discusses Children and Divorce

Very little is well-known about the definite number of men who are in domestic relationships in which they are abused by women. There are many reasons why we do not know more about domestic abuse and violence against males. One key reason is that the incidence of domestic violence reported by males appears to be so low that it is hard to get reliable estimates.

Aid for men who are victimized by domestic violence is not as common as it is for females, as there are practically no shelters, programs or advocacy groups for men. The best course for a man who is suffering from domestic violence is to file a request with a restraining order.

A restraining order is an order made by a court of law to protect a party from physical pain or injury or from the threat of pain or injury. If you swear to the court that you are in immediate physical danger, the court may grant you an ex parte restraining order. An ex parte restraining order is a temporary, emergency order that is made when only the requesting party (called the applicant or petitioner) is present to talk to the judge. If the judge agrees you are in immediate physical danger, the ex parte order will be granted and a hearing will be scheduled.
If you have a question regarding a domestic violence situation and are seeking a restraining order, please contact a family law attorney 714-665-6600 for a free consultation. Our team of family law lawyers will assist you with your case.