Orders of Protection in Minnesota

Legal Protection against Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse, Spousal Abuse

An order or protection is a court order that specifically restricts an alleged domestic abuser from child abuse or spousal abuse in a variety of ways. There are a great many benefits to a successful petition for an order of protection against an individual. An exclusionary order forces an abuser to leave the victim's home temporarily, whereas a protection order allows both parties to live together without the abuser causing harm or making threats of physical harm to the victim. Non-exclusion is only available to individuals who do not live together, and requires that the offender avoid the home of the victim.

There are several requirements that must first be met before a person may qualify to have their order of protection granted. Firstly, the victim and abuser must be blood relatives, have a child together, were involved in an intimate relationship or have lived together at some point. In terms of the justification for the order of protection, requirements include threats of physical harm or physical harm inflicted on a victim, any sexual contact in cases involving minors, forced sexual contact in adults and more. The possible orders set forth in an order of protection will vary greatly depending on specific circumstances, and a skilled Minnesota divorce lawyer can help provide the guidance necessary to understand your protections.

Orders of Protection in Minnesota : Divorce Lawyer

Orders of protection can provide a substantial sense of relief and comfort for those who have been the victim of domestic abuse. Heimerl & Lammers is well-versed in all order of protection matters including qualifications and requirements, costs, specific orders and more. Our firm is dedicated to working with all clients who seek to protect themselves and their children from exposure to domestic abuse, and we will work hard to see that your order of protection goes as smoothly and successfully as possible.

Contact a Minnesota divorce attorney if you need to protect yourself from a spouse or loved one and would like assistance to file for an order of protection.