Domestic Violence Laws in North Carolina

It is against the law in North Carolina to commit domestic violence. If you are a victim, you have the right to take legal action to protect yourself from abuse. Anytime there is aggressive or controlling behavior within a home, there is potential for domestic...

College Campus Violence: What You Need To Know

The college lifestyle can leave you open to physical, sexual, and emotional assault from others. Peer pressure from friends, the use of drugs and alcohol, late nights, and odd schedules contribute to these crimes. With statistics showing college campus violence is...

How to Get a Restraining Order

“On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.” (1) If you or someone you love is suffering abuse at the hands of an intimate...

What is a Restraining Order?

A restraining order is a broad term for a court order which restrains or limits someone’s actions. This order can include limiting where the person can live or how close they can come near you. Under certain circumstances, it also can prevent someone from owning or...

What Proof Do You Need for a Restraining Order?

The process of obtaining a restraining order follows a framework similar to any other civil procedure. The person filing for the order completes the required paperwork and submits a claim to the court. The court reviews the application and then schedules a hearing for...