Domestic Violence – (248) 588-3333 – What is domestic violence
Someone close to me is attacking/threatening me, what should I do?
This is likely to be a case of domestic violence, so you might consider getting a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against that person.
What makes it “domestic” violence?
It is a violent act committed by someone with whom you share a domestic relationship. A domestic relationship can be any one of the following:
- A spouse or other family member
- The unmarried parent of your child
- Someone you are living with or have lived with previously
- Anyone you have ever been romantically involved with
Military Domestic Violence
Protection orders targeting military personnel are affected by similar regulations as other domestic issues in a military context. In that military context, PPO’s are called civilian protection orders (CPO). There are also MPOs which protect military personal from someone else.
What happens if my domestic abuser is in the military?
He will enjoy certain procedural protections to prevent unfairness against a person who might be posted out of state or overseas. This is especially crucial for a service member because a PPO might bar them from owning or carrying firearms. It may also result in lost pay, the inability to re-enlist, or even a discharge from the military.
These due process regulations allow the service member to request a 90 day (three month) stay on the hearing if military duty prevents him from attending it. It also allows them to request that the court reopen a case with a default judgement if certain requirements are met (see section on military divorce). A CPO is just as effective on a military base as it is anywhere else.
Help and Resources for Domestic Violence Victims
U.S. national domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233
For help and resources in Michigan visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71548_7261—,00.html
Or visit the MDHSS website, find the tab labeled “Safety and injury prevention” at the top of the page. Find “Domestic and Sexual violence” on the drop down menu. This will bring you to a webpage with a variety of resources including a database of shelters and other resources organized by county.
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