Restraining Orders Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Can you help me if I feel threatened by my spouse?
Can you help me if I feel threatened by my spouse?
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yes
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we often run into situations where where
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people feel threatened by a partner or a
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spouse which which can make it difficult
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to
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proceed forward with commencing a
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divorce action or other family court
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matter as well
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and one of the very first things we like
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to do in situations where
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a person feels threatened is to to
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create a safety plan
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and there are a few different things
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that we may do or advise depending on
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the severity of the threatening behavior
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that you’re dealing with
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we may advise you to call 9-1-1
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we may
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be able to reach out to the other party
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or their attorney to see if there are
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agreements that can be reached to help
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ensure your safety or the safety of any
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children
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or we may advise that you file an order
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for protection or harassment restraining
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order and if you decide to move forward
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with filing for an order for protection
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one thing that people often aren’t aware
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of is that
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in addition to
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ordering things like no contact the
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court also has the authority to
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order other relief such as
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determining custody and parenting time
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child support
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even exclusive use and occupancy of a
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house pending
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an agreement or further court order and
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that can help provide a sense of
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stability and security
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moving forward
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potentially
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as you move forward with another with a
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divorce or other family court action
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Minneapolis, MN family law attorney Micaela Wattenbarger explains how she can help if you feel threatened by your spouse.
