Everyone understands how emotionally draining it can be to be a victim of physical abuse inflicted by a loved one. If your spouse or partner abuses you and you have children, it can be a difficult situation to deal with emotionally. You feel trapped in the abusive relationship. You believe that leaving the spouse is the wrong decision. Protective orders in Virginia are granted to protect a victim from abuse. The relief provided to the victim can be from any kind of abuse by a family member. The legal requirements are provided under the Protective Order Virginia code 16.1-253, 16.1-279.1, and Chapter 9.1 of the Criminal Procedure. Under these provisions, any person who feels threatened or believes that violence may be inflicted on him/her can seek a Virginia Protective Order. There are several factors that the Court considers before entering Protective Orders in Virginia.
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