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...
Worried About a Protective Order and Your Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know When you’re served with a protective order in Indiana, the impact can be immediate and devastating, especially when children are involved. Judges can make custody decisions right there...
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...
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...
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...