PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ATTORNEYS IN PROTECTIVE ORDER CASES

Farrell & Croft, P.C.’s Manassas and Prince William County lawyers have over 20 years of experience in prosecuting and defending Protective Orders and are here to help you.

Protective Orders can be obtained against a family or household member in Virginia when there has been an act of family abuse which is defined under Virginia law as “any act involving violence, force, or threat that results in bodily injury or places on in reasonable apprehension of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury.” Protective Order cases includes any forceful detention, stalking, criminal sexual assault or any criminal offense that results in bodily injury or places you in reasonable apprehension of death, sexual assault or bodily injury.

If the police make an arrest, they may request an Emergency Protective Order from the magistrate that is valid for 72 hours only. You must follow through with the proper paperwork to receive a Protective Order for an extended period. A judge that issues a Protective Order may also may orders as to the use and possession of living quarters regardless of who owns the property, child custody and possibly child support.

Having an attorney on your side that understands the law regarding the issuance of protective orders is important. Likewise, if someone is seeking a protective order against you, you want an attorney with experience in handling these types of cases.

The attorneys at Farrell & Croft, P.C. are knowledgeable and experienced in these issues. Based in Manassas, our family law attorneys provide trusted counsel throughout Prince William County. Contact Farrell & Croft today to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our attorneys.