Salem Domestic Violence Attorney

Massachusetts Restraining Order Lawyer

As in most legal cases, the parties' interests are balanced by the courts. In the case of allegations of domestic violence, the safety of the parties is balanced against preventing abusive allegations.

Restraining orders, or "209A orders", are used to protect a wide array of individuals including married partners, romantic partners, children and parents, and others. Whether you are one of these, or are the subject of a restraining order, contact attorney Thomas J. Barrett.

When police are called to the scene of a domestic dispute, they separate the parties and generally arrest the one they judge to be the more dangerous aggressor. Massachusetts however, has a process called "accord and satisfaction" which can prevent prosecution when both parties wish to sidestep it. Contact Mr. Barrett for assistance.

False Accusations

In divorce cases, especially where children are involved, allegations of past or potential violence are powerful. A court's decisions on child custody and other issues may be affected by credible (or noncredible) accusations. Sadly, parties to divorce often make false accusations.

If there is a restraining order against you, you can get in big trouble if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, and are found in violation of the order. Let Mr. Barrett advise you on removing the order, or at least avoiding further trouble.

Contact Thomas J. Barrett, P.C., for assistance with these difficult issues. Rather than try to handle them yourself or put faith in an untested lawyer, call a family law attorney with more than 35 years experience. Mr. Barrett handles not only family law cases but criminal defense also.