Restraining Orders and Protective Orders in Houston, Texas
A restraining order is included in some divorces filed in Texas. The order is for the protection of both parties, to allow emotions to cool and prevent spouses from hiding financial assets or incurring additional debt. Often, however the order goes unenforced or a spouse requires additional levels of protection against harassment or assault.
Kerr, Hendershot & Cannon has more than 20 years of experience helping people protect themselves with restraining orders and protective orders. If you are concerned for your safety, or need to protect your financial interests your spouse or from banks taking action against your assets while your divorce is progressing, contact us for help.
Regional Differences
It is important that your lawyer understands how courts in various counties throughout Texas will interpret the need and enforcement of restraining orders and protective orders. Our lawyers have extensive experience in all county courts throughout the region. We know the procedures and understand what local judges expect before applying or enforcing an order of protection against domestic abuse. We represent clients throughout the region, including but not limited to Harris County, Montgomery County, Liberty County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County and Waller County.
Dissolving a Protective Order
Because our attorneys represent parties on both sides of the issue, we have seen protective orders used both for proper and improper purposes. For many people restraining orders are used as a means to protect their safety and the safety of their family. We have seen protective orders used as a way to defame a person's good name. A protective order against a parent infers unsafe conditions and often results in restricted parenting time. We have been successful in dissolving protective orders, when we found them used as a weapon rather than as a shield.
Contact our offices in Houston or Corpus Christi, Texas, to arrange a consultation today. Our Corpus Christi office is open by appointment only.
