Marietta, Georgia, Temporary Protection Orders Attorney
When you are threatened by domestic violence you can take legal action to protect your safety and your children. Conversely, when you are accused of domestic violence, your rights and your liberties may be at risk. Many people seek temporary protective orders to prevent a former spouse or domestic partner from threatening their physical safety. Unfortunately, there are some cases of false accusations of threats that can affect the rights of the accused as well as a divorce proceeding. At Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP, we are experienced at helping clients, who have been threatened with domestic violence, to seek a protection order, and we can also defend the accused when temporary protective orders are sought or issued.
Our attorneys are committed to protecting victims of domestic violence as well as the accused in defending against TPO’s. We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights in protective order cases. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Obtaining a protection order
A temporary protective order is available where there has been violence or the threat of violence. If you are the victim of violence or a threat of violence to yourself or your children, our attorneys can help you present the evidence to obtain the temporary protective order you need.
Defending against a temporary or permanent protection order
If you have a temporary protection order against you or believe that your rights may be affected by a TPO, you need experienced counsel to assert your rights. The court will issue the temporary protection order without notification. Our attorneys will begin an immediate investigation to assert your rights in court.
Divorce and temporary protection orders
If you are facing a divorce and you have a TPO against you, or your spouse is seeking a protective order against you, your rights are at stake. A protective order can also have serious consequences and affect the outcome and decision in your divorce case, including custody and support.
We will aggressively investigate any accusations of abuse and seek to prevent a protective order against you and to preserve your rights in a divorce.
Our attorneys represent both individuals seeking protection orders as well as those seeking to defend themselves in protective order cases. When your rights and your security are at stake, contact a legal team you can trust.
Contact Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP today for a free consultation with an experienced Marietta, Georgia, lawyer. We provide aggressive, results-driven advocacy you can trust in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury cases.
Free consultations • Conveniently located near the Historic Marietta Square • Credit cards accepted • Evening and weekends appointments available
