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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MEDINA, OHIO
A domestic violence matter can be a life altering event with both short and long term consequences for everyone involved. A person who has been a victim of domestic violence, or a person who has been accused of domestic violence, is often in need of professional legal representation. Attorney Gerald D. Piszczek is experienced in these types of legal matters. Our firm is here to help you understand what options may be available to you, from filing a civil protection order to walking you through what to expect during your hearing and collection of evidence to fight your case. Contact our office at 330-723-2200 for a free initial phone consultation to get started.
defining domestic violence in the state of ohio
The Ohio Revised Code defines civil domestic violence as the occurrence of one or more of the following acts against a family or household member and/or against a person with whom the accused is or was in a dating relationship:
- Attempting to cause or recklessly causing bodily injury;
- Placing another person by the threat of force in fear or imminent serious physical harm or committing a violation of sections of the Revised Code pertaining to Menacing by stalking and/or aggravated trespass;
- Committing any act with respect to a child that would result in the child being an abused child, as defined by the Ohio Revised Code; and/or
- Committing a sexually oriented offense.
A person (petitioner) may seek on the petitioner's own behalf, or any parent or adult household member may seek a domestic violence civil protection order on behalf of any other family or household member, by filing a petition with the court. The petition is required to contain or state:
- An allegation that the accused person engaged in domestic violence against a family or household member of the accused person or against at person with whom the accused person is or was in a dating relationship, including a description of the nature and extent of the domestic violence;
- The relationship of the accused person to the petitioner, and to the victim if other than the petitioner;
- If the petition is for protection of a person with whom the respondent is or was in a dating relationship, the facts upon which the court may conclude that a dating relationship existed between the petitioner and the accused person; a
- A request for relief.
The petitioner who files a petition for a domestic violence civil protection order is entitled to an ex parte hearing on the same day that the petition is filed. During the ex parte hearing the Petitioner is present, but the accused person is not required to be present. Regardless of the outcome of the ex parte hearing and regardless of whether an ex parte hearing was requested, the Court schedules a full hearing, at which time both sides have the opportunity to present evidence.
over four decades of professional representation
If you find yourself in a situation involving domestic violence or the accusation of domestic violence, it is wise to retain an attorney to assist you. Gerald D. Piszczek Attorney at Law has served clients across Medina, OH, and the surrounding communities for four decades. Put our experience to work for you by calling 330-723-2200.