Are you in need of assistance with obtaining a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO)?  If you are seeking a legal Order of Protection (stay away order) due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking we may be able to help.

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If you do not have the financial ability to hire an attorney, we can potentially assist you. 

 

What is a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO)? 

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A Domestic Violence Protective Order, often called a “DVPO” or a “50B order,” is a court order that requires a perpetrator of domestic violence to stay away from the victim. Law enforcement can arrest the perpetrator on the spot for violating the order. In North Carolina, a “permanent” DVPO can last for up to one year but can be renewed for up to two years at a time.