Who are the parties in a Peace Order proceeding? In a Peace Order proceeding, the person who filed a Petition for Peace Order is called the “Petitioner,” and the person against whom the Petition was filed is called the “Respondent.” What acts can be grounds for a Peace Order in…
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Common Questions About Shielding Protective Orders – 2023 Update
Who are the parties in a Protective Order proceeding? In a Protective Order proceeding, the person who filed a Petition for Protective Order is called the “Petitioner,” and the person against whom the Petition was filed is called the “Respondent.” What are the acts of abuse that can be grounds…
Common Questions About Peace Orders In Maryland
What is a Peace Order? By Maryland statute, a Peace Order is a court order that requires another person to stay away from you and to not contact you. Do not confuse a Peace Order with a Protective Order. If you are related to the other person, have a sexual-type…
Common Questions About Protective Orders In Maryland
What is a Protective Order? By Maryland statute, a Protective Order is a court order that says one person must refrain from doing certain acts against another person. While not legally accurate, many people commonly refer to a Protective Order as a Retaining Order or Ex-Parte. Who can obtain a…
Coping with domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, family units are quarantining together worldwide. These sudden movement restrictions aimed towards halting the spread of the coronavirus may be a direct and proximate cause for a surge in domestic violence complaints. A Side Effect of Coronavirus: Maryland Experts say more Domestic Violence, Fewer…
Can I still get a Protective Order, Peace Order, or Extreme Risk Protective Order with the court closures due to COVID-19?
The short answer is yes, if your situation meets the statutory requirements for a protective order, peace order or extreme risk protective order, you may still obtain an interim order of protection. Pursuant to the Maryland Court of Appeals Chef Judge Administrative Order issued March 25, 2020, all petitions for…
Maryland Opening Domestic Violence Visitation Center
Baltimore will soon be the home to a supervised visitation center according to CBS Baltimore’s report on November 27, 2012. The Safe Havens center will allow victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence or child abuse to have parent-child contact in the presence of a third-party supervisor. The…
The Same Sex Couples Guide to Protective Orders
As we have previously stated the new same sex marriage law will not only allow those in same sex relationship to now marry, but also to divorce, and will affect many other areas of family law. While those in same sex relationships may have been able to obtain a protective…
Maryland Protective Orders often Abused by Petitioners
As a family law practitioner I have represented a number of petitioners and respondents in protective order hearings throughout the state of Maryland. Unfortunately, the purpose and intent of a protective order is often misinterpreted and misused by the litigants. The purpose of the domestic violence statute as defined by…
Maryland Same Sex Marriage Legislation Scheduled for Final Vote
The legislation pending to allow same-sex couples to marry is scheduled for a final vote this Friday, March 11, 2011 in the Maryland House of Delegates as reported by the Baltimore Sun. The legislation has already passed the Maryland Senate and the House Judiciary Committee. The passage of the bill,…