What is a Protective Order?
Domestic violence is considered a serious offense in Alabama. Violence against your partner is a crime that falls under Alabama’s Protection from Abuse Act. A protective order is issued by the circuit court in your area to provide relief to the victim. All the victim needs to do is go to the local circuit court […]
How to Get a Restraining Order in Alabama
When a relationship has become particularly abusive, or there is the serious threat of abuse, the Alabama courts might grant a restraining order. If you find that you are on the receiving end of dangerous or threatening behavior, you have the right and are encouraged to seek this legal protection. What is a Restraining Order […]