855 Harter Parkway Ste. 260  Yuba City CA 95993 US

YUBA AND SUTTER COUNTY  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER

Victim of Family Abuse or Violence? Call (530) 208-1417.

At the Law Office of Ami Scarfe, Ms. Scarfe has been helping men and women throughout the greater Yuba-Sutter area to deal with domestic violence related issues. If you have a domestic violence concern of any type, please do not hesitate to contact her office. Ms. Scarfe is passionate about standing up for the rights of our clients and ensuring their best interests remain safeguarded every step of the way.

Call today: (530) 208-1417.

ami scarfe, Family Law, Child Custody, Support, Divorce 

(530) 208-1417

What to Do Following a Domestic Violence Incident

Domestic violence is defined as violence that occurs in the home, usually between family members, spouses, or partners. 

If you are a victim of domestic violence, the first things that you should do are:

• ​Call the Police 
  
• ​Request and emergency restraining order from the on scene officer. 
  
• Contact a Domestic Violence lawyer. 
  

The restraining order may be issued at any time, day or night, and usually remains in effect for several days. During this time, make sure that you have an experienced family lawyer in Yuba-Sutter on your side.

Handling Complex Spousal Abuse Cases

The Law Office of Ami Scarfe is accustomed with the procedures involved in obtaining restraining orders. We can go to court on your behalf, on an emergency basis and in some cases, without notice to the perpetrator to get a temporary restraining order or permanent restraining order issued against the person who is hurting you.

In order to get a long-term restraining order from the court, the alleged victim must have evidence that they are afraid of the perpetrator and that their fear is based on past domestic violence and the threat of future violence. If the court grants the restraining order, and the perpetrator violates the order, the victim can call the police and have the perpetrator arrested.

How Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody

In the context of family law, particularly child custody disputes, restraining orders can be problematic. If you have a restraining order taken out against you, and you are involved in a child custody dispute, you are at a disadvantage. It is important to seek legal counsel immediately in order to protect your civil rights.

In cases when you are the victim of violence and have taken a restraining order out on someone with whom you are involved in a custody dispute, it is equally important to seek legal counsel immediately to ensure that the court hears all necessary and relevant evidence that your legal counsel can gather.

Ms. Scarfe has handled hundreds of custody disputes that involve violence. She knows that delaying legal counsel in such serious cases can sometimes result in devastating decisions rendered by the court. That is why she encourages you to ensure your side of the story is heard by retaining trusted counsel through this time.

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