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If You Are Seeking A Protective Order: If you have been the subject of physical abuse or threats of physical abuse. the Utah Legislature has provided you with an avenue to seek immediate protection for you and your children. You may approach the Court directly through a Legal Aid office in your County, or come in to our office to see one of our experienced attorneys to assist you with the preparation of the necessary Protective Order paperwork and represent you at the hearing of this matter before a Court Commissioner or a Judge.
If You Are Responding to a Protective Order: As you are aware, if you have been served with an "Ex Parte Protective Order," these Court Orders are entered without the ability of the person served with such an order to provide any input to the Court. This system, which was set up to protect those persons in real danger of physical abuse with a way to receive immediate protection.
This system of immediate protection is, however, often used to force one parent out of the marital residence and gain an unfair advantage in a custody dispute between the parents. It is at this critical juncture that the advise of a seasoned professional, such as the attorneys at T.R. Spencer & Associates, P.C., can be most beneficial to you, a potential client. The staff and attorneys at T.R. Spencer & Associates, P.C., have significant legislative and courtroom experience in Protective Order cases, and can help you and your children get through this process.
It is important for your case that you bring with you as much information as possible concerning your relationship with your former spouse or significant other. Documents such as tax returns, pay stubs. children school and medical records, the parties criminal history records and other information which will shine a light on the parent's relationship can be extremely valuable responding to an Ex Parte Protective Order.
Please call our office today with the specifics of your case, as time limits to respond are often short. One of our attorneys can be reached at 801-566-1884.
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