Disbarred

If you know a lawyer has been struck off (disbarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from practicing) and your ex is continuing to take advice from them, this is a serious concern for your legal, financial, and personal safety. Here’s what you should know and do: 1. Understand the Risk 2. Document Everything 3. Inform Your Lawyer Immediately 4. Protect… Read More Disbarred

Restraining Orders

Know Your Restraining Order Terms:
Be crystal clear about what the restraining order prohibits. Whether it’s physical proximity, contact through text or email, or third-party communication, knowing the exact terms will help you recognize and report violations.

Document Every Violation:

Keep a detailed record of any incidents, no matter how minor they seem. Include dates, times, locations, and any evidence (e.g., messages, screenshots, or photos).

Save voicemails, texts, or emails. This documentation can be critical if you need to report the behavior to the authorities or bring it up in court.

Report Violations Immediately:

If they violate the restraining order, contact law enforcement right away. Violating a restraining order is a serious offense and demonstrates to the court their lack of respect for boundaries.

Reporting even minor infractions shows you take the restraining order seriously and establishes a clear pattern of their behavior.

Create a Safety Plan

Avoid places where they might try to corner you, even if it’s unintentional.

Inform trusted people in your life about the situation so they can support you or help monitor your safety.

If necessary, consider additional security measures, like cameras or alarms at your home.… Read More Restraining Orders

Stalking through Security Cameras

If a restraining order or legal agreement required the transfer of accounts into your name, and this hasn’t happened, the individual is violating the terms of the order. If they still have access to financial accounts or assets that legally should be yours, it can be treated as financial control or theft, depending on the circumstances.

Action: Document the failure to transfer accounts and consult with a lawyer about the best steps to enforce the restraining order and claim your rights.… Read More Stalking through Security Cameras

Document Every Instance

Having a protection order in place is a critical step in safeguarding yourself, but violations of that order—such as unauthorized access to your emails, security cameras, or any other form of stalking—must be taken seriously. Compiling solid evidence and promptly informing your domestic abuse team or legal counsel strengthens your case for enforcement or escalation during your next court appearance. Here’s how to handle such a situation effectively:… Read More Document Every Instance