Refrain from Abuse

Refrain from Abuse Orders (RFA)

Refrain From Abuse Orders, or RFAs, are court orders through Vermont’s Family Court system designed to protect those experiencing abuse. Handy Law has experience in helping plaintiffs who have experienced abuse get orders put in place and defendants fight unjust orders. From preparing witnesses on your behalf, subpoenaing records, submitting evidence, and cross-examining the other side, Handy Law ensures that your side of the story gets told.
Plaintiffs

For plaintiffs, or those suffering from abuse or filing on behalf of minor children, it is important to craft a narrative of the situation that allows judges to understand the full picture of abuse to get the protection you need. At Handy Law we handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and care, we know that leaving an abusive situation is the most dangerous time for survivors, and your safety and protection in this process is paramount.

Defendants

For defendants, or those being served unjust and unnecessary orders, it can feel like the courts are being set up against you. The person filing against you has painted a picture of who you are to the courts, and you need help showing that this is false, or that it doesn’t paint the full picture of what happened. At Handy Law, we will fight for your rights against controlling and restrictive orders, and ensure your story gets told. It is important to retain a criminal defense attorney in an RFA, rather than a family law attorney, as they can quickly become criminal matters. Whether you have already been charged with a crime and an RFA is a part of your case, or you have yet to be charged with a crime, Handy Law will ensure that you are not exposed to harm in a criminal case during these proceedings.



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