Rhode Island Family Court and criminal defense attorney David Slepkow recently published the articles below. These legal articles provide valuable information on where to obtain an abuse petition or restraining order, and how the alleged abuser can retrieve their personal items from the home even though they have a restraining order. Readers gain insight into how to untangle the mess when criminal defense law intersects with family law. These articles are especially useful to families struggling with abuse, child custody, visitation rights and child support issues from an individual facing criminal charges in Rhode Island.
Obtain an Abuse Petition or RI Restraining Order in Providence Rhode Island
For many families, fights and arguments are an ongoing occurrence. However, when things can potentially turn violent or harmful, obtaining a RI restraining order from the courts is sometimes the only option. This article provides valuable information on who can seek an abuse petition or restraining order and Family Court and the different types of orders available. Readers will understand the difference between a District Court jurisdiction order and one obtained through Superior Court. The article also provides information on “no contact orders” and what to do when all existing orders expire.
How Alleged Abusers Retrieve Personal Items from the House under a RI Restraining Order
Restraining orders issued by a judge require the individual to avoid any contact with individuals specifically named in the order, which could be a spouse, girlfriend, parent, grandparent, children or others. But exactly how does the alleged abuser retrieve their personal items and belongings from the home if they are legally bound to stay away? This article provides various legal remedies to get your things from the home or other properties without breaking the law or involving the police and court system. Readers learn effective options and common pitfalls that can happen if the victim becomes hostile or refuses to make or negotiate arrangements.
When Criminal Defense Law and Family Court Intersect
For some families, marriage, divorce and the time after the divorce can become complex where law enforcement, courts and judges are all involved in family business. This extensive Rhode Island law article provides detailed information that describes common issues that occur when felony charges and domestic misdemeanor cases intertwine with family law, child support, custody and restraining orders.
Readers learn about “no contact orders” and restraining orders that provide protection by preventing the accused individual from making any contact with a spouse, significant other, child or victim. The article describes what happens if the police are called to the residence because the accused person violates a judge’s order to keep a substantial distance away.
The reader learns the benefits of using a Rhode Island divorce attorney who specializes in criminal law for legal representation. The article outlines the difference between a non-domestic and domestic offense in the state and what happens if the accused individual takes a nolo contendere plea or is found guilty in court of their domestic offense.
The article describes how to drop or dismiss a no contact order and how to resolve custody issues and visitation rights if one parent is facing criminal charges. The reader comes to understand what happens when the no contact order is violated by an individual on bail, probation or has a suspended sentence.