Domestic Violence Cases
It is estimated that approximately 37% of Colorado women and 31% of Colorado men will experience domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in their lives. Domestic violence may be prosecuted in criminal court, but survivors can also seek civil protection orders under Colorado law.
The Law Office of Emily A. Jones can assist you with:
Protection Orders
Domestic Violence Cases
Child Custody Matters
And more…
Protection Orders
If you are the victim of domestic violence, applying for a civil protection order can be the first step towards cutting off the abuse. A civil protection order may prohibit in person contact, ban telephone communication, force an offender to move out of a shared home and even forbid contact between the abuser and their children. Violation of these court orders can result in serious criminal penalties, including new criminal charges.
Your first step is to obtain a temporary civil protection order. You must apply to the court for a temporary protection order and detail the act or acts that have led you to pursue protection. Once a temporary protection order is granted, you will next need to have the restrained party served with a copy of the protection order.
Within two weeks of obtaining a temporary protection order, you will need to go back to court for a permanent protection order hearing. In court, even unrepresented individuals are held to the standard of attorneys when it comes to the presentation of evidence at a hearing. This includes at a permanent protection order hearing.
The Law Office of Emily A. Jones has both prosecuted and defended protection orders and has the expertise to not only guide you through the process but to zealously advocate for you in Court.
Domestic Violence and Child Custody Matters
One parent’s history of domestic violence may also come into focus during child custody cases, whether part of a divorce matter or an allocation of parental responsibility proceeding. Colorado courts are required to consider any history of domestic violence in evaluating how parenting time and decision-making should be allocating. One party’s history of abuse can bear very heavily in Court’s consideration of how custody should be allocated according to the best interests of the child.
The court is also required to consider any history of domestic violence between the parents when deciding how decision-making authority should be divided. Domestic violence presents innumerable risks for children, not only to their physical safety but also to their emotional well-being and development. It is no wonder domestic violence is taking so seriously in family court.
As a law firm boasting experience in both criminal defense and family law, we have the background and expertise needed to help you present and argue the impact domestic abuse has had on you and your children as part of a child custody matter. We can also assist you in drafting and pursuing a civil protection order or defending against a wrongful accusation of abuse.
If you are the victim of abuse, take the initial step towards your safety by getting in touch with our firm. We can help ensure you are granted the protection you deserve.
Getting the Help of an Experienced Colorado Domestic Violence Attorney
Taking the first step towards leaving an abuser can be a sensitive matter and can be fraught with questions. For a victim of domestic violence, filing for a protection order or for divorce can carry so many dangers and concerns. Attorney Emily A. Jones can ensure all measures are taken to protect you and your family so that you can safely remove yourself from the abusive situation.
If you are going through the divorce process, your attorney will serve as your voice and your intermediary to help preserve your security and protect your legal rights. The Law of Office of Emily A. Jones provides confidential, trustworthy, and compassionate guidance to individuals seeking a divorce from a violence spouse. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.