Whenever law enforcement responds to a call alleging domestic violence, they will often obtain an emergency restraining order for the alleged victim. This emergency restraining order is usually only valid until your first court date. At your first court date, the judge will decide whether to issue a new, longer-lasting restraining order.
By having an experienced attorney, you can persuade the judge to allow peaceful contact between you and the alleged victim or, at minimum, contact through a third party for the exchange of children. Generally, only your attorney will be authorized to contact the alleged victim on your behalf. That means you want an attorney who knows how to handle this kind of delicate situation so your kids don’t suffer while you fight the case.