by Marc Lopez Law Firm | May 20, 2026 | General, Protection Order
Being served with a Protective Order can make your stomach drop. One minute you’re trying to live your life, co-parent your child, go to work, or deal with a difficult breakup. The next minute, you’re looking at court paperwork that says someone is asking a judge to...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Apr 8, 2026 | Criminal Charges, No Contact Order, Protection Order
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Mar 18, 2026 | Criminal Charges, No Contact Order, Protection Order
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...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 27, 2026 | Domestic Battery, Domestic Violence, Protection Order
If you’ve had a protective order (also referred to as a protection order) filed against you, the court that issued the order will likely schedule a hearing. While it may be related to criminal charges, a protective order itself is not criminal in nature. Do you need...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Feb 11, 2026 | General, Protection Order
A restraining order can feel like the world is closing in on you, especially if it’s based on exaggerations, misunderstandings, or outright fiction. The good news? A restraining order isn’t always the final word. There are several ways these cases can be dismissed,...
by Marc Lopez Law Firm | Dec 24, 2025 | No Contact Order, Protection Order
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...
