Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus…sometimes they meet at an Evidentiary Hearing after a Temporary Injunction. That hearing is like a mini-trial, the atmosphere can be thicker than you think, and the gravity can be more than you expect. When worlds collide in court, the best of a bad situation is when both planets show up with competent legal representation. A Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence means that without notice, the defendant cannot come home, and cannot get belongings (even if the defendant owns the home or pays rent on the apartment). Furthermore, the defendant violates the injunction by phoning the spouse, sending flowers, or having any contact. Venus may be lying. However, judges have to make tough decisions in these situations, and they generally want to err on the side of not getting somebody hurt (or worse). The judge will have better evidence to make a proper decision if you have counsel. An attorney can properly represent your case, and also reframe the situation so you can objectively evaluate your possible choices and the consequences of those choices. Mars may be dangerous. The law is technical, and from a technical standpoint, you can make […]
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