Domestic Violence

Civil and Criminal Restraining Orders in Houston, TX

As a family law and criminal defense firm, the Law Office of Thomas A. Martin knows how emotionally-confusing, frustrating, and dangerous domestic violence can be. Family disputes have, unfortunately, become all too common and tension at home can inexcusably lead to outbursts of violence. If you or a loved is suffering from domestic violence, let our family law practice handle your legal needs while we work to stop the violence and protect you and your family.

Contact the Law Office of Thomas A Martin, where our family law attorney wants to help you protect yourself by offering personal, friendly, and professional legal services for a reasonable fee. We will provide you with the security you need and protect your interests as we guide you through the legal process

Protect Yourself with Restraining Order

Domestic violence laws protect the rights of individuals threatened or abused by spouses, former spouses, family members, or individuals related by “affinity”— a removed family relationship such as unrelated, unwed parents of a child.

Depending on the type of abuse involved, the victim of domestic violence can file a criminal or civil charge against their attacker, or file for a temporary or permanent protective order to:

• Stop communication with the victim
• Keep the abuser from the proximity of the victim 
• Require the abuser to undergo treatment and counseling
• Deal with matters of child custody, support, and visitation
• Prohibit the abuser from leaving with the victim’s child 
• Grant the victim exclusive residence of any shared property

Failure to properly respect a court issued order of protection results in mandatory arrest of the person who it is issued against. It is an effective method to stop domestic violence before it starts, but the process for convincing a court to grant one can be complex and difficult. Because the subject of the restraining order can be put under mandatory arrest, the courts require specific evidence for most criminal restraining orders relating to domestic abuse.

Protect Yourself by  Contacting us TODAY! We can assist you in developing a legal strategy specifically tailored to your personal circumstances and legal needs. Our professional, understanding, and caring help can assist you to leave the bounds of an abusive relationship.

As a family law practice, we are proud to help abused individuals in Houston, Texas and the counties of southeastern Texas, including Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, find help.

The Law Offices of Thomas A. Martin represents clients throughout Southeast Texas, including the cities of Houston, Galveston, Memorial, River Oaks, West University, Clear Lake, League City, Sugar Land, Pearland, Beaumont, Hempstead, Katy, Conroe, and all the communities in Brazoria County, Chambers County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Harris County, Jefferson County, Liberty County, Montgomery County, and Waller County.