Wilmington Domestic Violence Attorneys

Immediate relief from violence, child abuse and neglect with a Delaware Protection from Abuse order

A Protection from Abuse order (PFA) is a restraining order issued by a judge after complaints of physical abuse or fear of injury are lodged by a family member or someone with whom you have had a personal relationship. As part of our larger Family / Domestic law practice, our attorneys at the Wilmington law offices of Rahaim & Saints can assist in the correct filing of all three stages of Delaware PFA:

1. Emergency Order
2. Temporary Order
3. Permanent Order

It is all too common for marriage and relationship disputes to result in violence requiring immediate intervention from the courts and a skilled attorney from Rahaim & Saints who can protect your legal rights and ensure that orders are enforced. When a violation ("contempt") occurs, we can either help you deal with the police in the filing of a criminal complaint, or file a civil complaint.

PFA Defense

While the majority of Protection from Abuse orders are used legitimately to protect spouses and children from the threat of violence, they may also be used as a punitive device to punish or manipulate a spouse, especially in an attempt to gain sole custody of minor children. In this case, the Wilmington lawyers at Rahaim & Saints can assist you in answering PFA charges before a court, modifying or vacating the original order and any punitive actions against the complainant.

If you are experiencing domestic violence in the home, child abuse and neglect, we urge you to seek help from the various civic and governmental agencies that provide resources for abused people. If you are experiencing a divorce or need to file a Protection from Abuse order anywhere in Delaware, contact the Wilmington trial attorneys at Rahaim & Saints immediately for a consultation and review of your legal rights. We understand the difficult emotions involved and offer a compassionate practice focused on securing immediate relief from the threat of violence.

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, our attorneys at Rahaim & Saints offer legal advice and trial representation on a diversified range of legal topics, including domestic law, personal injury, bankruptcy and drunk driver (DUI) defense. With a second office in Glasgow our lawyers offer counsel to clients throughout DE, including the cities of Newark, Bear, Middletown and all of New Castle County.