Maryland Family Law Attorneys Help Clients Get Orders of Protection

Dedicated lawyers assist victims in the Severna Park area harmed or threatened with violence

The lawyers at Warfield & Darrah, P.C. work hard to protect those who have been abused or fear that they may be abused by a person they know. Our attorneys help clients in the Severna Park area and throughout Maryland file for an order of protection against anyone they currently or formerly lived with whom they believe will hurt them. These orders, which may also be known as “protection orders" or "peace order", place restrictions on accused abusers so that they are not in a position to harm you. No matter what they're called, however, they are issued to prohibit someone who has threatened you with harm from having any contact with you. Our attorneys do whatever it takes to protect you and your family when you face domestic abuse or threats.

Knowledgeable Maryland advocates help clients file protective orders

Protective orders are issued to protect victims of abuse by keeping the accused abuser away from the abused. Each state recognizes orders issued by every other state. The purpose of these orders is to limit the behavior of the harmful or threatening person so that you do not have to live in fear of further abuse. Our attorneys can help you understand exactly how orders of protection work in Maryland. These orders provide relief that may include:

• Stay-away provisions — These require someone to stay a certain distance away from the person who filed the order. They may also need to stay away from their home, their school and their place of business. This order can be extended to protect your children as well.
• Cease-abuse provisions — These provisions specifically require an abuser to stop abusing or threatening to abuse the protected person or persons.
• No-contact provisions — Most states allow orders preventing someone from attempting any contact with the protected person. This includes personal contact as well as contact by phone, computer, mail or even contact through a third party.

Other common provisions may require the person the order is aimed at to give up their weapons or to pay spousal or child support. Elsewhere, orders may allow you to take sole possession of vehicles or a living space by forcing the person listed in the order to move out. Our attorneys will seek every possible legal remedy to protect you from someone who threatens you with harm.

Contact our Maryland family lawyers for immediate help getting an order of protection

At Warfield & Darrah, P.C., we provide skilled and prompt help to clients who seek safety from abuse. If you or your children are threatened with harm, we will seek the immediate help you need for your safety through an order of protection. Call us at 410-260-0994 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Severna Park office.