This is likely to be a case of domestic violence, so you might consider getting a Personal Protection Order (PPO) against that person. It is 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   … Read More →

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 … Read More →

Yes, especially if you have ever been a victim or a perpetrator of domestic violence. Under Michigan law, the police may perform a warrantless arrest of anyone if they have probable cause that domestic violence has occurred, or if they have reason to believe that person is subject to a PPO and has subsequently violated that protection order in some way. However, this warrantless arresting authority is only valid for the following suspected PPO violations:   Entering a protected premises … Read More →

Yes, especially if you have ever been a victim or a perpetrator of domestic violence. Under Michigan law, the police may perform a warrantless arrest of anyone if they have probable cause that domestic violence has occurred, or if they have reason to believe that person is subject to a PPO and has subsequently violated that protection order in some way. However, this warrantless arresting authority is only valid for the following suspected PPO violations:   Entering a protected premises … Read More →

Yes, especially if you have ever been a victim or a perpetrator of domestic violence. Under Michigan law, the police may perform a warrantless arrest of anyone if they have probable cause that domestic violence has occurred, or if they have reason to believe that person is subject to a PPO and has subsequently violated that protection order in some way. However, this warrantless arresting authority is only valid for the following suspected PPO violations:   Entering a protected premises … Read More →

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, which means you can fairly easily get a divorce without having to wait for domestic violence to break out between you and your spouse. All you need to show is that the marital relationship has become broken beyond repair (although violence breaking out between spouses is a pretty good indicator of a breakdown). It is highly advisable to seek a legal separation (a temporary stopgap prior to a final divorce) and consider the merits … Read More →

A history of domestic violence is one of many factors that courts take into consideration when deciding child custody in the wake of a divorce. As one might expect, the domestic abuser is frequently disadvantaged by this factor. They would be highly unlikely to receive sole legal custody (and less likely to get shared custody). That being said, by no means would is it a guarantee that all custody and access to the child would cut off. The most probable … Read More →

You must file a petition with a judge. This petition will contain all of the necessary information that the judge needs to determine if you qualify for a PPO. Try your best to give a detailed description of what happened and who did it to you? Try to remember dates and times as specifically as possible. If you have any copies of police reports, you should include them with your petition. In addition to showing a domestic relationship, you must … Read More →

Absolutely. Domestic violence is no different than any other intentionally harmful act, and can be the basis for a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan civil court. As for which tort/cause of action you might bring, there are several options. You can file an intentional tort claim (such as battery and/or assault) seeking compensation for the physical injuries you have suffered. Another option is a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, in order to address mental anguish and other psychological … Read More →