by Turco Legal | Nov 10, 2018 | Restraining Order
A protective order, sometimes also referred to as a restraining order, serves to protect a victim of domestic abuse which is perpetrated by a member or former member of the victim’s household. It may also serve to protect a victim from abuse or violence perpetrated by... by Turco Legal | Jan 2, 2018 | Restraining Order
The recent case of C.R.S. v. J.M.S. addressed the issue of an ex parte abuse protective order. In that case, the victim of domestic violence filed a complaint for a restraining order against her partner. Her story entailed many instances of controlling behavior, along... by Turco Legal | Nov 22, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Restraining Order
Matt and Mary are going through a divorce. Matt alleges that during the marriage, Mary had engaged in a repeated pattern of physical and verbal abuse toward him. The couple had two children together, and the children live with Matt. Both parties want to know whether... by Turco Legal | Apr 28, 2017 | Divorce, Restraining Order
Which scenarios may lead to divorce based on cruel and abusive treatment as the fault ground? 1. A husband falsely accuses his wife of affairs with patients and previously threatened to slash her. 2. A wife calls her husband vile names and berates him in front of... by Turco Legal | Nov 18, 2016 | Appeals, Restraining Order
When would a judge make an abuse prevention order permanent? Can the judge extend it solely based on past abuse? The recent Massachusetts case of McIsaac v. Porter answered that question. [1] In that case, the plaintiff and defendant had dated for about six years and...