Order of Protection

Man With Restraining Order Against Girlfriend Proposes To Her In Court

Posted 02.14.2012

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Nothing can stand in the way of true love -- not even court orders barring a couple from having contact with each other. A man proposed in a Syrac...

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Missing Alaska Barista Had Filed Restraining Order Against Man

AP | By MARY PEMBERTON | Posted 02.06.2012

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A barista abducted from a coffee shack that sits near one of Anchorage's busiest intersections had filed for a restraining order ...

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The ‘Tactical Nuclear Weapon’ Used In Family Court

Joseph E. Cordell | Posted 11.23.2011

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Joseph E. Cordell

The misuse of orders of protection by women when going through a divorce is one of the more prevalent and unfortunate trends in family law. A system that was designed to protect against abuse is itself being abused.

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The Worst Thing A Woman Can Do In Divorce Proceedings - The Abuse Of Orders of Protection

Liz Mandarano | Posted 06.13.2011

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Liz Mandarano

Orders of Protection are critical to the safety of many. Some people claim that they are simply pieces of paper that mean nothing...

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The Lousiest Family Court Order

Terri Weiss | Posted 05.25.2011

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Terri Weiss

Let's discuss the bad, no, let's make that the absolute worst, court order in family law cases where kids are involved...

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The Great Divide: Just How Stunning Is This Murder?

Tina Traster | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tina Traster

As de-sensitized as we are, murder in a small town is unnerving. When we hear about it, our gut question is: Was the murder random or did the victim know her killer?

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Domestic Violence as a Human Rights Violation

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.17.2011

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Arlene M. Roberts

Jessica Gonzales is a domestic violence survivor. Ms. Gonzales filed suit, alleging violation of her civil rights, but after the Supreme Court rejected her claims, what options remained?

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