Transferring Restraining Orders to Other States
A major concern for anyone with a restraining order against a stalker or abuser is whether or not that legal protection will transfer to another state if the victim moves. There is often the fear that moving out-of-state will leave that individual open to attacks from their abuser or stalker. However, the law does allow for these protective orders to travel over state lines in many instances.
Those who are suffering from abuse or stalking can apply for restraining orders to protect them from the unsafe individual. If you need legal assistance with getting a protective order from the court, contact the Boca Raton restraining order attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 today.
Full Faith and Credit with Restraining Orders
According to the Violence Against Women Act, protective orders that are considered legally valid according to federal standards can be enforced in other states. This means that other states can grant full faith and credit to an existing restraining order from another state. The federal standards that allow restraining orders to receive full faith and credit in other states include the following:
- The protective order was filed to guard from physical violence or repeated harassment
- The target of the restraining order was notified and had a chance to defend himself or herself
- The court responsible for the restraining order had the legal right to enact this protective order
These restraining orders can include both permanent orders and temporary orders.
Contact Us
If you have been victimized by the unwanted attention of a stalker or the dangerous behaviors of an abuser, we may be able to help you secure a restraining order. To learn more about your legal options, contact the Boca Raton restraining order lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., today at 561-353-2800.
