INJUNCTIONS (RESTRAINING ORDERS)
ST. AUGUSTINE FAMILY LAW INJUNCTION ATTORNEY
Injunctions for Protection, more commonly referred to as restraining orders, are court orders restricting a person’s behavior. The most common types of injunctions are Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, and Dating Violence. Each require different facts to be valid, and unfortunately are often used as leverage during family law matters such as divorce. The impact of having an injunction placed against you can be devastating. An injunction can prevent you from returning to your home and family, maintaining or obtaining certain employment, and volunteering at your kids’ school or activities. Having an injunction against you also leaves you vulnerable to arrest if the protected person claims you violated the terms and conditions of the injunction.
If an injunction has been filed against you, you do not have a right to a government appointed attorney to defend you. Accusers, on the other hand, do receive free representation in most cases. As such, it is extremely ill-advised for you to try and defend yourself at an injunction hearing against an attorney representing the other side.
Injunction hearings are like mini-trials in front of a judge and typically come down to the credibility of the witnesses and the skill with which your attorney can present your evidence and defense. St. Augustine Attorney Ryan Albaugh has been successful in defending clients against injunctions because of his background as an experienced trial attorney. As our client he will work with you so you are comfortable while testifying and can tell your side of the story. He will also investigate the allegations against you and the accuser’s background so he can aggressively cross examine them when they testify.
If you or a loved one has been served with an injunction, contact the Albaugh Law Firm today for your free initial consultation.
