Questions About Massachusetts 209A Orders of Protection? Our Lawyers Can Help.
A restraining order in Massachusetts is often called a 209A order. The term refers to the chapter in The Massachusetts General Laws titled "Abuse Prevention." People may use other phrases such as abuse prevention order, protective order, no contact order or stay away order, but they all refer to this section of the law.
What Is the Purpose of a 209A Order?
This law is designed to protect a person from imminent serious physical harm or bodily injury from a close family member or from an individual with whom the victim has a serious dating relationship. However, the law is often used as a weapon in divorce and child custody matters. In either instance, people need skilled legal advocacy to get themselves out of situations that resulted in 209A restraining orders.
The Home-Court Advantage
The lawyers at the Worcester office of The Massachusetts Family Law Group (MFLG) help men and women obtain restraining orders. We also represent clients seeking to prevent the imposition of a restraining order. In either instance, we give clients a home-court advantage. We appear almost every day in the Worcester County Probate and Family Court and know the preferences of each judge and the procedures to follow in each courtroom. Because Worcester County has an extremely busy court system, it is important to present cases efficiently. Judges appreciate this.
Our Experience and Our Record Speak Volumes
With more than 40 years of combined courtroom litigation experience, our legal team has handled more than 1,000 cases, including many cases involving restraining orders. In fact, we probably handle more restraining order cases in one year than many attorneys do in a lifetime of general practice.
Our Clients
Our attorneys represent men and women seeking protection at hearings after the issuance of temporary orders of protection. We defend clients against 209A orders that were obtained falsely or are being used as evidence in parental alienation complaints. We also fight against false allegations of restraining order violations. We undertake actions to get restraining orders lifted. In all matters like these, we are strong advocates, fighting for our clients' rights and safety and protecting them against false allegations.
Learn More About 209A Restraining Orders
Call our Worcester restraining order lawyers for information about your rights and your options. Contact our law firm to learn how we can help. Call us toll free at (800) 970-LAWYER.
