Rockingham County Restraining Order Attorney
If you are in need of protection from another party in North Carolina, it is important to contact a skilled Rockingham County Restraining Order attorney on your side. With so much at stake, it is imperative to have a team who can effectively represent your interests and fight for your safety.
Keeney Law, PLLC has decades of experience handling both family and criminal law matters, giving us the skill necessary to handle these sensitive matters. If you are in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to contact 911. Contact our office today for quality legal representation when it matters most.
Restraining Orders in North Carolina
In the state of North Carolina, there are two different types of protective orders. Regardless of your situation, if you are in immediate danger, please contact 911. The two types of restraining orders you may be eligible for include:
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50-B: This is a protective order that is designated for individuals with a qualifying personal relationship, as detailed in the section below.
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50-C: This type of protective order is for individuals who do not fall into one of the eligibility categories below, but still require protection from another party.
50-B Protective Order Eligibility in North Carolina
If you need to file a 50-B domestic violence protection order, or a DVPO, in North Carolina, you must have a personal relationship with the party you are filing against. Some qualifying relationships include the following:
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Current or former spouses
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Parents or children, or others who are acting as a parental guardian (such as a grandparent)
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Those who share a child
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Current or former household members
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Individuals in a dating relationship
Contact a Rockingham County Protective Order Attorney
If you are suffering or at risk of any form of abuse, it is essential that you consider your options. Keeney Law is here to help you navigate these complicated situations and determine what type of protection order may be best for your situation. We will fight for your protection and help you navigate the path forward. For strong legal representation when it matters most, contact Keeney Law, PLLC today.