Orders of Protection
Knoxville Orders of Protection Lawyer
Also Serving Clients in Knox & Anderson Counties & Throughout East Tennessee
Orders of protection, also referred to as restraining orders, are issued by judges against those who have committed or threatened to commit acts of domestic violence against family or household members, or those who have committed sexual assault or stalking against anyone. As a victim of such offenses, you can request such an order through the courts when you have been subjected to or threatened with such crimes. Sexual exploitation of a minor and human trafficking are also acts for which you can seek protective orders in Tennessee.
As a family law firm, Jodi Loden is committed to helping you and your children secure the legal protections you need to be safe and free from harm or threatened harm. She can help prepare and present your case before the judge in seeking both Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) and Extended Protection Orders (EPOs). Both can be sought at the same time. Her firm has stepped in to help countless individuals and their children in such cases.
Harmed or threatened with harm through domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking? Contact Jodi Loden via our website or at (865) 424-7225 to request a free 30-minute initial consultation with a Knoxville Orders of Protection lawyer today.
Who Is Eligible for Protection Orders in Knox?
Victims of domestic violence who can seek Protection Orders can include:
- Current and former spouses
- Current and former dating/sexual partners
- Those who live together or have formerly lived together
- Those who are related by marriage, blood, or adoption
- Children of any of the above
As mentioned above, those who have been sexually assaulted, stalked, minors who have been sexually exploited, or human trafficking victims can also seek Protection Orders regardless of their relationship with the persons committing these crimes.
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Types of Protection Orders & What They Can Do
Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) can be issued by a judge on a short-term emergency basis. These do not require immediate notification nor the presence of the abuser by the court to do so. They last for 15 days or until a hearing is scheduled in which both parties can appear in court. The hearing will determine whether the TPO should be extended.
In the scheduled court hearing, the judge will hear evidence from both sides to decide if an Extended Protection Order (EPO) should be issued. If an EPO is ordered, it typically lasts for a year after which it may be further extended in one-year periods. These Protection Orders can be issued for a lifetime in cases where the offender was convicted of a felony against you, such as for assault.
Protection Orders are legal orders and restrictions placed upon the abuser. They can do the following:
- Order the abuser to stop all actions of abuse, stalking, sexual assault, etc., or threats of such actions against you
- Order the abuser to stop all communications with you, whether by phone, text, email, letter, etc.
- Order the abuser to stay away from your home, workplace, or other places you habitually frequent
- Order temporary custody/visitation rights of the children you share
- Order the abuser to vacate the shared home
- Order the offender to provide you with financial support
- Order the offender to attend counseling
- Bar the offender from possessing a gun
- Anything else the court deems appropriate
Get Help From a Trusted Family Lawyer
If you or someone you know has suffered any type of domestic violence or other criminal acts covered by Protection Orders, it is essential that you get the help you need. Attorney Jodi Loden will work on your behalf to ensure that you and your children are protected by the courts. Jodi brings compassion to clients and an aggressive stance in her representation in these critical cases. Her firm is committed to ensuring individuals and their children remain safe in our community.