Laws & Legislation

THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
The Violence Against Women Act is a Federal Law passed by President Bill Clinton on September 13, 1994. President George W. Bush signed the VAWA on January 5, 2006 thus reauthorizing the bill and proving the bipartisan efforts made for it’s continued success. Since it’s inception, VAWA has provided over $4 billion dollars to combat domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault nationwide with increased access to services and more education and awareness.

RESTRAINING ORDERS
Laws differ from state to sate but generally there are two types of restraining orders: Temporary and Permanent. The Temporary Restraining Order is an order of the court that states that a person is to refrain from particular acts and to stay away from particular places. Temporary Restraining Orders usually can be issued the same day they are requested. After that, a hearing can be scheduled with both parties to determine whether there is sufficient cause for a court to issue a more "permanent" restraining order. Based upon the evidence presented at this hearing, a court can order the restrained person to stay away from certain places for a period of time, even several years. Contact a lawyer in your area for more detailed information.

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