Sherea Vitelli’s Legal Blog

What is involved in a Protective Order Hearing?  At a protective order hearing or PO hearing I will generally ask the client a series of questions regarding the abuse he or she has endured during their relationship.  Yes, that means you must be on the stand to answer these questions.  Then the opposing side will be able to cross examine you on any questions that were asked on direct examination.

How well am I prepared for the PO hearing?  Extremely well.  Once my client has accused his or her spouse of abuse then I will file an Emergency Protective Order in within the allotted time frame.  Or I will file an Application for Protective Order.   Both of these documents are guided by the affidavit from the client which details the history of abuse.  During the preparation meeting, I will not only go over your affidavit but draw my questions from them.  Then we will go through them together.  Additionally for preparation  I will conduct a series of questions for the client in which I believe the opposing side may potentially ask.  When the client leaves my office they have a better understanding of what will happen and what potentially could happen at their protective order hearing.

If you have been abused by your spouse or you are being accused of abuse, contact me, Sherea Vitelli, at Garg and Associates and let me help you with the protective order hearing.