Protective Orders

PROTECTIVE ORDERS

We at the Law Offices of Holli M. Palmer are intensely dedicated to taking strong legal action for victims of domestic violence and abuse. Attorney Holli M. Palmer is a member of the Texas Advocacy Project, and our law office helps men and women across the cultural spectrum work within the legal system for maximum protection of their rights to safety and freedom from abuse.

If you believe you are a victim of any type of mental, emotional, sexual or physical abuse by your spouse or significant other, we urge you to call us for your initial consultation and let us help you take action today. Ms. Palmer is a strong, decisive lawyer with plenty of experience in this area, and our entire legal team will be empathetic and supportive throughout the course of dealing with the family violence you have experienced.

Getting Past Excuses and Fear of Retaliation to Take Action

From experience, we realize that your abuser may have many excuses and may even express remorse. Whether the situation is fueled by alcohol or drug abuse or exacerbated by financial problems — both of which are common — it is too risky to trust that domestic violence will stop before tragic consequences result. Many people are victimized by domestic violence every day.

Even abuse in the form of confinement without access to a phone, denial of any financial resources such as a checkbook or constant check-ins at a harassing level may be actionable, and strong legal counsel may be your only dependable way out.

Obtaining Immediate and Longer-Term Orders of Protection or Restraining Orders

Attorney Holli Palmer will know your legal options, and you can depend on her to assess your case and advise you on the best action for protecting yourself from further abuse. You are far from alone in the problem you face, but we recognize how difficult it can be to take that first step. We may be able to help you:

• Obtain an immediate ex parté temporary protective order requiring the perpetrator of domestic violence or abuse to leave your house and have no contact with you until the case goes to court
• Once the abuser has been cited, follow through with obtaining a two-year protective order for you, and in some cases where necessary, for your children.