Domestic Violence and 209A Abuse Prevention Orders

healthy for either party or your children. If you are in an abusive relationship, you should seek help. You have options.  

A 209A Abuse Prevention Order is a Court order that is issued when there is a concern of imminent serious physical harm. This remedy should only be sought in cases where there is such a concern of serious harm.

Heather-Jill Williams Family Law PC understands that every form of abuse, be it physical, verbal, or emotional is extremely serious and concerning. Being in a relationship where there is any form of abuse impacts both parties and your children.  

A 209A Abuse Prevention Order is one form of seeking protection from domestic violence under the law. There are other options available when the standard is not met to receive such an order. Call today for a confidential consultation.

A 209A Order is very serious. There are criminal implications. If you have a 209A Order against you, you can be arrested and held by the police if there are accusations of your violating the Order. Your employment may be impacted should such an Order be entered against you.  

There are cases where two people cannot be in a healthy relationship together, but that does not mean a 209A is necessary. Other orders may be put in effect to protect one party from their fears and concerns, while at the same time avoiding the criminal implications of the 209A Order.  

There are of course other cases, where the circumstances meet the standard and a 209A is necessary to protect a victim from further harm.

If you are in an abusive relationship, please look for a way of getting out of the abusive cycle. Seek help for you, your partner, and your children. This can be done through counseling and therapy and through legal channels. If you are seeking a legal remedy, Attorney Heather-Jill Williams is available to offer compassionate assistance to obtain the relief you deserve.