Orders for Protection

Duluth Orders For Protection Lawyer | Northern Minnesota OFP Attorney

When a person is in fear of their safety, especially after a domestic violence issue, an Order for Protection is the route that is usually taken. If you are the victim of domestic violence, talk to a Duluth orders for protection lawyer at our office so you can get the protection that you need as soon as possible. If you have been accused of domestic violence and an OFP is causing you to not have access to your children or home, it is your right to defend yourself.

Regardless of which end of the matter you are on, Olson, Poole & Envall, P.A. is here to help you. We give you the skilled and compassionate representation you need to make it through the domestic matter and/or order for protection matter that you need help with.

Guidance Through The OFP Process

The court may grant an OFP if any of the following exists:

  • A party needs to be restrained from committing further acts of abuse
  • A party needs to be excluded from a dwelling shared with the victim
  • The abuser needs to be kept away from the petitioner’s place of employment

The order is temporary, so a full hearing can be granted on the petition so that permanent order can be granted. The alleged abuser is able to have an evidentiary hearing after having a short initial appearance where he or she denies or admits the allegations. If the abuser admits the allegations, the permanent OFP is put into place.

From there, the petitioner is safe and any minor children. Everything from temporary child custody and temporary spousal support to temporary possession of property can be awarded.

Representation You Can Trust

If you are the person named in the OFP, you have the right to defend yourself at the evidentiary hearing. In this case, you will need a Northern Minnesota OFP attorney to help you prove why the OFP needs to be terminated. For instance, the person named in the OFP may not be able to see their children. It can be an upsetting situation, which is why you can exercise your right to defend yourself against the order.

Contact A Duluth Orders For Protection Lawyer

If you have been in a domestic abuse situation and need an order for protection or you are in a position where you need to defend yourself against one, Olson, Poole & Envall, P.A. can help you. It is our mission to protect our clients and their rights. If you need help with an OFP, contact us today for a free consultation at 218-727-5384.