I’m sure you have heard a million different terms when it comes to getting protection here in Louisiana; protective orders, temporary restraining orders, preliminary and permanent injunctions. These are all distinct legal terms with specific use cases, so the intent of this article isn’t to make you a legal expert on all these complicated words, but to explain who may be qualified to receive this kind of relief and how that process could look.
You may qualify for a protective order or another form of court-ordered protection if you or your children are being harmed or are at risk of harm. Some common situations include:
The procedural differences between each specific type of relief vary, but the timeline of events is largely the same; something bad happened or you reasonably believe something bad is about to happen so you file for court protection. The court decides if you meet your legal burden for the kind of relief you’re seeking, then the court issues its order granting or denying. The court does offer immediate relief in instances where waiting to have a hearing would be detrimental, but this relief usually has more strict requirements.
DISCLAIMER: This post is only general information, not legal advice. This post does not create an attorney-client relationship. Schedule a consultation with Attorney Teresa to learn more about your case.
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