by Martine Wernsen | Jun 3, 2020
The term ‘domestic violence’ refers to the relationship between perpetrator and victim. Domestic violence involves physical, sexual and psychological forms of violence. Various forms of domestic violence It can include: child abuse, elder abuse,...
by Martine Wernsen | May 5, 2020
You can start a interlocutory procedure. This can be dealt with in court on short notice. Sometimes in a few days, sometimes in a few weeks. This depends on the courts agenda, and on the assesment of urgency by the court. A restraining order is often asked for because...
by Martine Wernsen | May 5, 2020
This is a special kind of restraining order. The Dutch word ‘huisverbod’, means that one is not allowed into his or hers own home. This is decided by the mayor of the city, based on police repports. This restraining order lasts for a period of 10 days, but...
