Restraining Orders

Massachusetts Restraining Orders: How They Affect You

At Reardon & Reardon, in Worcester, Massachusetts, we work with individuals whose domestic lives have been altered by restraining orders. If you are having trouble gaining access to your property, or have been prevented from your seeing your children, contact a Massachusetts restraining order attorney at Reardon & Reardon today.

Deconstructing the Stereotypes

While many restraining orders are issued along gender lines, with a woman seeking a restraining order against a man, the scenario can play out in any number of ways. Generally the two parties are related by blood or marriage, but not necessarily. The parties may or may not live together. Sometimes the gender roles are reversed or are represented by two members of the same sex. Generally protection orders are issued in response to domestic violence, sexual assault, spousal abuse, harassment, and threats.

What a Restraining Order Means for You

If a restraining order or order for protection has been issued against you, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities. If you violate the order you may be held in contempt of court, arrested, and held without bail. A violation may also lead to a loss of your firearms. Having the assistance of legal counsel at your side can alleviate worry and help give you the direction you need.

Quiet often, a restraining order becomes more difficult when children are involved, there are family violence concerns, or a divorce is pending. Custody issues can complicate matters for all parties involved. Our attorney can assist you with establishing supervised visitation protocols so that you can still see your children.

Assisting You through the Process

At Reardon & Reardon, we try to obviate the need for restraining orders to be issued by helping parties come to an agreement. We work with you to help avoid criminal penalties related to a restraining order violation, or to at least minimize the impact of any punishments. We take the time to explain every aspect of your situation, and educate you so that you understand the legal ramifications of violating even a temporary order.

For more information on how a skilled attorney can help you understand and fight a issuance of a restraining order, contact Reardon & Reardon today for your free initial consultation.