Texas Protective Orders

In my description of my blog, I promise some non-twin related information from time to time. I realized that I have failed miserably and am trying to fix that with this entry.

A protective order in Texas is a civil order that prohibits further acts of family violence. What makes it unique from other civil order is that it is criminally enforceable. In other words, when other civil orders are violated, the remedy is to carry the offender back to court for contempt. However, when a protective order is violated, the police can be called and the violation is a criminal offense. Some victims of domestic violence have a tough time getting the legal help that they need. Attorneys are expensive. Legal Aid offices and Prosecutors offices are there to help, but are over worked and sometimes move slowly. For one reason or another these offices may not be able to help at all.

That is where the Pro Se Protective Order Kit comes in. This is information and legal documents that aid a victim of domestic violence in getting her/his own protective order. Here is the link to the Texas Attorney General's website and the Pro Se Protective Order Kit as well as more information about protective orders. Pro Se Protective Order KitFor more information about the legal options for victims of domestic violence in Texas visit:The Women's Advocacy Project