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Orders of Protection

Orders of Protection Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

When threats and violent behavior from your spouse threaten your safety and the safety of your children, it's time to act. You want to speak with an experienced family law attorney who can advise you of your options and examine your situation to help determine if an order of protection can really protect you and keep your family from harm.

Contact the Law Office of Paula J. Burnstein, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, for help without delay. The initial consultation by telephone is free.

Paula Burnstein is skilled in the practice of family law, and has focused on divorce issues for 13 years. In addition to her knowledge of the legal system, she also has a Master's degree in education in counseling, with heart-felt understanding of family dynamics.

What Happens Next?

Orders of protection or OFP limit your abuser's access to you. They must be issued by a judge and cover personal safety issues:

  • Your abuser may not call you, harass you at home, or work or harm you
  • Your abuser must stay at least 100 yards away from you at all times
  • Your abuser may not buy a gun
  • Your abuser has to move out and stay out

Temporary restraining orders are another legal option, particularly when orders of protection have already been filed. Lawyer Paula J. Burnstein, is very knowledgeable about this aspect of the law, and can recommend appropriate steps to take.

If orders of protection are violated, there are consequences for the abuser. In Arizona, an abuser is automatically arrested if he or she disregards orders of protection, and faces possible misdemeanor or felony charges and jail time.

Do Orders of Protection Work?

Research has shown that orders of protection do help reduce domestic violence. But, when an abuser is irrational, he or she may forget about the legal consequences and start acting out violently.

Fortunately, there are many resources in the community for domestic abuse victims — resources to help deal with domestic violence issues and get a fresh start.

Follow developments in domestic violence and family law issues at Paula Burnstein's external blog: www.familylawyerazblog.blogspot.com

Contact the Law Offices of Paula J. Burnstein, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, for help with domestic violence issues, including orders of protection. Call 623-486-9797 to schedule a free initial consultation at the Law Offices of Paula J. Burnstein, P.C., by telephone.

Paula J. Burnstein, P.C.
11811 N Tatum Blvd., Suite 3031
Phoenix, Arizona 85028
623-486-9797

Paula J. Burnstein, P.C. in Phoenix, Arizona, represents clients throughout the region including Maricopa County, Peoria, Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Wickenburg.


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