Yes. A person can violate an Indiana no contact order through direct or indirect communication. Texts, calls, social media activity, messages through friends, and even responding when the protected person contacts you first can create serious problems. What Is a No...
Being served with a protective order can make an ordinary day feel like the floor just disappeared. One minute, you are trying to figure out what happened. The next, you are staring at court paperwork that may affect your home, your children, your job, your firearm...
If you have been arrested for domestic battery in Indiana, the situation can feel upside down almost immediately. One minute, you’re dealing with an argument at home. The next, you may be in jail, facing criminal charges, locked out of your house, and ordered not to...
Being served with a restraining order is stressful. In Indiana, these are called protective orders, and when children are involved, the panic sets in fast. One of the first questions we hear at the Marc Lopez Law Firm is: “Will this protective order keep me from...
Understanding Restraining Orders in Indiana: Duration, Impact, and What You Can Do If you’ve been served with a restraining order in Indiana, the clock starts ticking immediately. The impact can be immediate and personal. It may bar you from contacting someone you...
When a judge issues a restraining order, it immediately changes how you live your life. For some people, the order works as intended, space is created, and conflict is reduced. But for others, the order causes serious, unexpected problems. Maybe you share children...
