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Do I Need All That Protection? Intersection Between the Penal and Family Codes
The Difference A common conundrum among parties to a family law dispute is whether they need to file an application for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) if they have already received a Criminal Protective Order (CPO). The answer depends on what protection you need. A CPO is an order that is issued by the...
Read ArticleLawyers as Part of the Solution
The Family Justice Center is an invaluable one-stop center for families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking. In 2024, the Family Justice Center served 4,963 survivors of interpersonal violence.
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