An order of protection from a SC family court protects a household member from abuse by another household member.
Domestic Violence
What are Emergency Hearings in Family Court?
Emergency hearings allow you to bypass the ordinary court docket when there is an immediate danger of irreparable harm. Expedited hearings are for procedural matters that must be heard before a court date that has already been scheduled. Temporary hearings allow you to resolve issues that cannot wait for a final divorce hearing.
Is the COVID-19 Shutdown Causing an Increase in Domestic Violence?
Media reports indicate an increase in domestic violence calls in countries around the world and in some SC counties during the COVID-19 shutdown. Where are domestic violence incidents increasing and why? What should you do if you are charged with domestic violence...
When Police Arrest the Victim of Domestic Violence
Many of us were told as children that the police are our friends and they are there to protect us. If there is trouble, call the police... most of us were not told that the police might arrest us, beat us, or even kill us if we call them. Are police there to come to...