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Family Law Research Guide: Domestic Violence
According to A.R.S. § 13-3601(A), domestic violence means any act which is a dangerous crime where:
same household as the defendant.
Safe haven for newborn infants(A.R.S. § 13-3623.01), and Child or vulnerable adult abuse (A.R.S. § 13-3623). What can a victim do legally about domestic violence?
When domestic violence occurs, the victim may file a petition for an order of protection in the superior or justice court. A.R.S. § 13-3602. However, if a divorce is in progress, the order of protection must be obtained through the superior court in which the divorce is pending. Once the victim obtains an order or injunction, he or she must serve the order or injunction on the other party. The other party then has the right to request a hearing on the order or injunction. If the other party requests a hearing, then the victim will be notified so that he or she can appear. If the victim does not appear, the order or injunction will be dismissed. Hearings are only set in those cases where the defendant requests a hearing. A defendant can request a hearing any time during the six months that the order or injunction is in effect. So, it is very important that the court have a current address and if possible, a current phone numbers.
An injunction against harassment is a ruling from the court that can prevent the defendant from committing a violation of one or more acts of harassment and/or contacting the plaintiff or other specifically designated persons from coming near the residence, place of employment or school of the plaintiff, or other specifically designated persons. The court can also grant other relief as necessary for the protection of the victim and other specifically designated persons as is proper under the circumstances. A.R.S. § 12-1809.
can be found at A.R.S. § 13-3602. Forms are available online at www.cityoftucson.org/courts/How_To/Order_of_Protection/order_of_protection.html Do I need to bring any documents with me when I file for an injunction or order?
A protection order is free to file and free to serve. An injunction against harassment is free to file but the petitioner must pay for service. These fees can be waived or deferred if you cannot afford to pay them. The court has the forms to ask for the fees to be waived or deferred. The following link provides information on costs for filing in the Superior Courts of Arizona: www.supreme.state.az.us/fees/_private/04FEESC.htm.
to exclude the other from the residence. A.R.S. § 25-315
(C). Some lawyers advise their clients to live elsewhere until
In regards to child custody, the court will consider evidence of domestic violence as being contrary to the best interests of the child. If the court
for visitation that best protect the child and the abused spouse. A.R.S. § 25-403.03.
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