False Accusations of Domestic Violence in an Arizona Divorce
How to Defend Against Against False Accusations of Domestic Violence in an Arizona Divorce
False accusations of domestic violence in an Arizona divorce case can have significant negative consequences in the form of legal custody the judge orders, the time you are allowed to spend with your children, it could result in you being served with an Order of Protection, and it could lead to the surrender of your firearms to a law enforcement agency.
If you are served with an Order of Protection you need to abide by the terms until such time you request a hearing. Your spouse will then have the burden of proof to establish an act of domestic violence occurred.
If they do not meet their burden of proof, you may have an Order of Protection quashed.
However, you also could lose your right to possess firearms if the court finds, after a hearing, that your spouse has met their burden of proof that domestic violence did occur.
So, it is important you hire an attorney who knows how to defend against false accusations of domestic violence in an Arizona divorce.
How to Prove an Accusation of Domestic Violence is False
Your attorney has a right to receive any police reports or hospital records. Your attorney can also take your spouse’s deposition to ask her to provide details of the alleged domestic violence incidents to help prove the allegation of domestic violence is false in your divorce. A deposition is a proceeding that typically occurs in your attorney’s office in the presence of a stenographer.
Your spouse is placed under oath the same way he or she would be if you were having a trial in the courtroom.
Your attorney should have the experience to know what questions to ask, such as were there any witnesses?
Did you have any injuries?
Did you get treatment for any injuries?
Did you tell anyone else about it at the time you allege it occurred or are the allegations coming out for the first time in your divorce?
There are many more questions an experienced domestic violence and divorce attorney in Arizona will know to ask when there are false accusations of domestic violence in an Arizona divorce.
If you have questions about false accusations of domestic violence in Arizona, you should seriously consider contacting the attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC. Our Arizona restraining order and family law attorneys have decades of combined experience successfully representing clients in restraining order and family law cases.
Our family law firm has earned numerous awards such as US News and World Reports Best Arizona Family Law Firm, US News and World Report Best Divorce Attorneys, “Best of the Valley” by Arizona Foothills readers, and “Best Arizona Divorce Law Firms” by North Scottsdale Magazine.
Call us today at (480)305-8300 or reach out to us through our appointment scheduling form to schedule your personalized consultation and turn your restraining order or family law case around today.
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