Courts, when confronted with petitions for orders of protection from both parties in a relationship, often issue each party a temporary order of protection, both orders mirroring the other, known as ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Marie Varsos and Michaela Carter may not have known each other, but both suffered an almost identical fate back in 2021. Varsos was shot and killed by her estranged husband ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A newly proposed bill in New York is aiming to expand protection for domestic violence victims. The bill is called Melanie’s Law. It has passed the state Senate and is waiting for a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Victims of some serious crimes, like kidnapping, sexual assault and murder, can now ask for a lifetime order of protection in Tennessee. On July 1, it became possible for ...

Questions are still lingering after a deadly case of domestic violence in Minneapolis over the weekend. The victim, 34-year-old Mariah Samuels, was shot to death outside her Minneapolis home. RELATED: ...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, legal mechanisms like protective orders and restraining orders play crucial roles in shielding individuals from harm. However, the differences ...

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HEMPSTEAD, Long Island -- A woman was stabbed to death in front of her 2-year-old by the child's father, one day after her order of protection against him expired, police said. Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro ...

Title: Policy on Campus No Contact Orders and Orders of Protection Effective Date: September 2016 Responsible Office: Compliance & Equity, Dean of Students Last Updated: First Version This policy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. An order of the court is binding. Failure to follow the terms of a ...