Obtaining, Enforcing & Defending c. 209A Restraining Orders in Massachusetts
Guide to getting and fighting an abuse prevention order
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The routine nature of District Court restraining order hearings, coupled with the fact that the majority of litigants in such hearings appear pro se, belies the profound effect these legal instruments can have on the parties' lives. A restraining order can abruptly and dramatically limit a defendant's ability to maintain housing, maintain familial contact, work, or study. Conversely, the issuance of a restraining order can offer a plaintiff a degree of protection against unwanted contact that would otherwise impair their ability to safely live, associate, work, or study. For survivors of sexual and domestic violence, a restraining order may be the only remedy they receive from the court. In domestic violence situations, perpetrators frequently seek to obtain restraining orders as a form of further abuse and retaliation against their victim. It is imperative that practitioners are knowledgeable about the process for obtaining and defending a restraining order and what it means when one is in place.Join our experts as we look at the options for restraining orders, how to get them, and what to expect when arguing for or against them.
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2:05 pm - 2:25 pm
Differences Between 209A, 258E, and Other Restraining Orders
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2:25 pm - 2:45 pm
Procedural Outline of the Various Steps in the Restraining Order Process, Including Jurisdictional Issues
on demand video Add to CartBreanishea Amaya, Esq., New England Law, Clinical Law Office , Boston
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2:45 pm - 3:05 pm
Obtaining, Enforcing & Defending c. 209A Restraining Orders in Massachusetts: Practice Tips for Working with Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
on demand video Add to CartLola Remy, Esq., Women's Bar Foundation , Boston
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3:05 pm - 3:25 pm
Various Ways Restraining Orders Intersect with Criminal Proceedings, Including Confrontation Clause Issues
on demand video Add to CartErika Castillo, Esq., Castillo Law Offices , Lawrence
Victoria S. Miranda, Esq., Lawyers for Civil Rights , Boston
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3:25 pm - 3:45 pm
Common Arguments for and Against the Issuance of Restraining Orders, and Motions to Modify Existing Orders
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3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
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