Tag Archives: Restraining Order

New Case Law – Definition of Abuse in a Restraining Order Case

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

The Oregon Court of Appeals in Martinez and Martinez released an opinion on March 10, 2010 relating to the definition of abuse in a restraining order case.  One of the prima facie elements necessary to obtain a restraining order (FAPA … Continue reading →

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What do you have to show to get a restraining order?

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Sean Stephens

This post is the second in our series on Oregon’s “Family Abuse Prevention Act” restraining orders. The first post was on who is eligible to get a restraining order. See previous post here. This post is about what you have … Continue reading →

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Who can get a restraining order?

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Sean Stephens

As Portland based family law lawyers, we field a lot of questions about restraining orders under Oregon’s “Family Abuse Prevention Act.”  Many are interested in getting help and keeping an abusive partner or household member away. Others have been served … Continue reading →

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