Civil Harassment Law & Legal Representation

Civil Harassment Restraining Order vs. Domestic Violence Restraining Order

For example, if your abuser is a spouse or family member, you would file for a domestic violence restraining order. If the conduct is being caused by a neighbor, roommate, or unfamiliar person, you would file for a civil harassment restraining order.

Burden of Proof for a Court Order

Seek a Temporary Restraining Order

Service of a Civil Harassment Restraining Order

The restrained party will receive a copy of the court’s orders and be advised of the hearing date at which the request for a permanent restraining order will be held.

After being served with the court documents, the other party will have an opportunity to prepare their responsive documents and have them served on the protected party and the court.

These documents must be served on the requesting party at least two days prior to the hearing.

If these responsive documents are not provided timely, the requesting party may have the right to request a continuance to review and respond to the alleged offender’s responsive documents.

It is important that you contact the police if the other party tries to make contact with you after they have been served with the court documents.

Court Hearings for Harassment or Restrainment

It is important to have an experienced, family law attorney on your side to assist with your hearing to help ensure that a permanent civil harassment restraining order Judgment is ordered.

Our Oceanside civil harassment attorneys know how to organize your case to present you in the best way to the judge and make sure the court understands the significance of the other party’s actions that caused the need for the restraining order.

Civil Harassment Attorneys with Expertise & Experience

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP provides over 57 Years of Combined Family Law Counsel Experience dedicated throughout the Civil Harassment Legal Process.

Civil Harassment and Restraining Orders are rarely a simple matter and can become much more complicated during a divorce, especially when children are involved.

Finding a reasonable balance that respects the rights of individuals and protects the interests of the children can often be difficult. This is why it is best to attain the help of an experienced legal professional, finding a resolution for this issue can be much easier.

At Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, we know the importance of Civil Harassment Restraining Order and Domestic Violence Restraining Order, and the need for them before harm comes to a person or damage to another’s property becomes a larger legal issue.

For this reason, it is typically best to have a lawyer who is intimately engaged with family law and Civil Harassment issues representing your interests. Our Attorneys have the Civil Harassment & Restraining Order Enforcement skills and experience needed to effectively resolve your case.

Partnering with Civil Harassment & Restraining Order Lawyers who have expert experience understand the Family Law Legal System in San Diego County is always your best Legal Strategy. Give Fischer & Van Thiel a call at (760) 722-7646 or contact us to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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