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Domestic Violence

Orange County Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic violence and family violence are extremely sensitive issues that impact an entire family’s well-being. At the Law Offices of Wendy L.C. Fountain A PC, we are caring and receptive to the ongoing needs of your family to begin a better future for everyone involved. That is why our principal domestic violence attorney, Wendy Fountain, believes in helping your family to heal and move past a situation of spousal abuse or domestic assault. From our law firm’s central location in Orange County, we represent individuals throughout Southern California including Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, and Costa Mesa, as well as Corona Del Mar, Seal Beach, Anaheim Hills, and Tustin.

California Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (CLET)

The domestic violence laws in California provide protection for married persons, unmarried couples living together, and individuals involved in dating relationships with the ability to obtain both temporary and permanent restraining orders. A same-day temporary restraining order can be granted with a hearing usually scheduled three weeks later for a permanent order. These orders are extremely serious matters, often carrying criminal implications for the perpetrator if domestic battery charges are also filed. Once granted, the order goes into the statewide police system, and the restraining order will come up any time your name is drawn from the system. Additionally, perpetrators can expect the court to order up to 52 weeks of participation in a domestic violence prevention program.

Personally Committed to Helping Families Cope with Family Violence

Given the severe nature of a domestic violence restraining order, it is important for both parties to have adequate and concerned representation on their side. Much can be done to keep you family together if the violence ceases and preventative steps are made to ensure the protection of the affected person and children.

Please read more about family violence on our Family Law Practice Center.

Domestic violence lawyer Wendy Fountain is dedicated to seeing that families can grow past a difficult situation of violence and toward a better future. Throughout law school, she was involved in community legal services offered through a domestic violence clinic, helping both victims and perpetrators come to a healthier lifestyle and understanding of the problem. Contact Us Now for sensitive guidance through this difficult process.