Being stalked is an extremely scary situation. Our sense of mental health and our feelings of safety depends on feeling like our private spaces are in fact genuinely private. In the course of daily life, it is likely that all of us have run into someone who seems to lack respect for this privacy for whatever reason. People who engage in unwanted communication can cause us to feel annoyed, angry, or unsafe. Often, individuals who are willing to disrespect your wishes enough to follow, harass, or invade your privacy are also willing to escalate into worse behavior, so it is important to take appropriate legal steps to protect yourself if you feel you are being stalked.
Completing Applications for a Stalking No Contact Order
Obtaining a Stalking No Contact Order is similar to obtaining an Order of Protection. You must fill out a petition for a Stalking No Contact Order. In the petition, you must detail your experience of being stalked as thoroughly as possible.
Providing Important Details
When filling out your application, make sure to provide as much information as you can about what the stalker has said and done as well as the dates and times that the stalker has attempted to make contact with you. If you cannot remember exactly, that is okay; just try to provide your most accurate approximation. Be sure to mention where the stalking occurred and if you were injured in the course of the stalking in any way.
The more information, specifics, and details that you can provide, the better. Because recounting details of your stalking can be a stressful experience, it can be helpful to have professional legal help throughout the entire process.
Do I Have to Attend Court?
Emergency Stalking No Contact Orders can be filed without having to attend a hearing and without your stalker having to attend a hearing. Emergency Stalking No Contact can only last for a few weeks, however, so if you want longer-term protection, you will have to file for a plenary order and attend a hearing where you will have to submit evidence. For the plenary order, the stalker will have to attend a hearing, though if the stalker misses the court date, the plenary order may still be granted.
Contact an Experienced Lawyer Today
It is important to get professional help in matters involving your safety. Do not delay in applying for a Stalking No Contact Order if you need one. Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help, especially if you have been granted an Emergency Order and need help applying for a plenary Order to extend your original order. When you need an attorney, experience matters. Contact us today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.