Petition for Domestic Violence Protection Order

We were recently successful in defending what is called a civil “Petition for Domestic Violence Protection Order” case.

We represented the person referred to as the “respondent.” In this case, the wife (called the “petitioner”) was convinced by her mother and some family members (who for a long time hated the respondent) to file the petition.

The facts that were relevant in the petition had to do with the respondent getting chip dip on the petitioner during a verbal argument while they sat on the couch and watched TV.

The court concluded that this was not, under the statute, an act of domestic violence. Client of course was very pleased. It is anticipated that a divorce action will be filed next.