Adult Abuse Attorney St. Louis
Complex Family Law: Dedicated Representation for Abuse Orders in Missouri
Experienced Legal Support for Missouri Adult Abuse Orders
Family law and divorce cases can involve extremely sensitive matters. When domestic violence issues arise in such cases, assault abuse orders can end up playing a major role.
Whether you are seeking such an order or facing one, dependable legal support is crucial. We at Butler Law Group LLC are ready to advocate for you.
Our attorney, Edwin V. Butler has extensive experience with complex family law issues. From our office in St. Louis, he helps individuals throughout Missouri with adult abuse order cases.
What Is An Adult Abuse Order?
An adult abuse order is another name for an order of protection here in Missouri. This is a specific type of court order aimed at preventing an individual from harassing, abusing or stalking another person.
Victims of domestic abuse and harassment can petition for such an order. Violations of protective orders can trigger significant consequences.
Types Of Adult Abuse Orders
In Missouri, there are two kinds of adult abuse orders:
- Ex parte order: This is a temporary order a judge can issue after a petition.
- Full order of protection: This is a longer term order that can be issued after a hearing.
Our attorney is skilled at navigating proceedings involving both types of orders.
How Long Do Adult Abuse Orders Last?
The duration of an adult abuse order depends on its type.
An ex parte order generally lasts 15 days or until a hearing is held, whichever happens first.
A full order usually lasts 180 days to a year but can be extended from two to 10 years in cases of serious danger.
How Our Attorney Can Help
Adult abuse orders can have significant impacts on both parties involved, including potential ramifications related to child custody and divorce cases.
Whatever side of a protective order case you are on, we’re here to stand up for you. Our lawyer can guide you through your options, assist with every step of bringing or responding to a protective order petition, represent you in hearings and pursue the effective solutions you need.
Get Trusted, Caring Legal Support Today
Put our empathetic, experienced attorney on your side in your adult abuse order case. Contact our firm today by emailing or calling us at 314-784-4276 to set up a confidential consultation.