Consequences For Violating An Order For Protection In Minnesota
The violaton of an Order for Protection in Minnesota can yield a number of penalties for those who are found to have done so, including criminal penalties, civil contempt and firearm possession...
View ArticleHow An Order For Protection Impacts A Divorce
A host of implications follow the issuance of an Order for Protection in Minnesota when a marital dissolution action is pending or will be filed: Marriage dissolution petition. A petition for...
View ArticleWhat Steps Are Necessary To Secure An Order For Protection In Minnesota?
Acts of domestic abuse that occur during a marriage can have a substantial impact on custody proceedings. A finding of domestic abuse can prohibit parties from sharing joint physical custody of their...
View ArticlePodcast: Domestic Abuse & Harassment: Restraining Orders & Orders For...
The Family Law Show returns, with a summary of the issues involved in obtaining, or defending against, an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order. The conduct giving rise to either Order...
View ArticleHarassment Restraining Order (HRO) vs Order for Protection (OFP)
From domestic violence to stranger-induced assault, a variety of encounters leave Minnesotans fearing for their safety. Thankfully, the state offers several countermeasures designed to restore...
View ArticleOFP Versus HRO: What’s The Difference? Part I
The state of Minnesota provides two excellent options for addressing harassment: orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. Although similar in many respects, these orders hold several...
View ArticleOFP Versus HRO: What’s The Difference? Part II
If you’ve suffered sustained abuse or harassment, it’s in your best interest to take legal action. Multiple options are available in Minnesota, including orders for protection and harassment...
View ArticleOrder for Protections For Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can impact its victims in many ways: emotionally, physically, financially, and legally. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) reports that over 10 million adults...
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