Facing domestic violence is scary. No one should face such a problem in his or her lifetime. For those who have been abused by a loved one, significant other or a friend, they need to know how to acquire a protective order. The protective order laws in New Hampshire are pretty straightforward. Let’s take a look at them in today’s post.
A protective order lasts for a period of one year in New Hampshire. The order can be extended under certain circumstances. The first violation of a protective order is charged as a Class A misdemeanor. Any subsequent violations of a protective order are charged as felonies.
People of any age can file for a protective order in New Hampshire. This means that even a minor can file for a protective order and he or she will not need a legal guardian or parent to be with him or her when filing for the order.
A protective order prevents the person it is filed against from being in the same dwelling, office, school or public place with the person who requested the order. Regarding minors, a protective order can address any of the following issues:
- Support
- Visitation
- Temporary custody
A protective order also handles issues of counseling, the relinquishment of weapons (firearms included), fees for an attorney and court costs.
Have you suffered abuse in Derry, New Hampshire? Get yourself out of the situation immediately by moving in with a family member or friend. Once you are safely out of the situation, you should seek medical attention, if needed, and then file for a protective order against the person who abused you.
Source: Findlaw, “New Hampshire Protective Orders Laws,” accessed March 14, 2018
