Georgia Domestic Violence Legal Guides (5 found)

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Frank William Hamilton
Written by Frank William Hamilton
Contributor Level 3

No one should have to live with, or under the threat of, domestic violence, Georgia law can provide protection for you, your children, and other members of your household.
Frank William Hamilton
Written by Frank William Hamilton
Contributor Level 3

When a temporary protective order is issued "ex parte" (meaning only one party present) a hearing must be held in 30 days to determine if the protective order should be extended for a period of twelve months. If you have been served with a TPO, you need to fight to defend yourself!
Douglas Blake Chanco
Written by Douglas Blake Chanco
Contributor Level 4

No one should have to live with, or under the threat of, domestic violence, Georgia law can provide protection for you, your children, and other members of your household. This is done through the filling out of legal paperwork, presenting it to a judge, and then having a hearing before the court.
Douglas Blake Chanco
Written by Douglas Blake Chanco
Contributor Level 4

When a temporary protective order is issued "ex parte" (meaning only one party present) a hearing must be held in 30 days to determine if the protective order should be extended for a period of twelve months. If you have been served with a TPO, you need to fight to defend yourself!
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