{"id":5649,"date":"2023-12-06T11:14:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/?p=5649"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:14:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:14:26","slug":"same-sex-couples-fall-under-domestic-violence-statutes-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/2023\/12\/06\/same-sex-couples-fall-under-domestic-violence-statutes-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes, Same-Sex Couples Fall Under Domestic Violence Statutes in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the legal status of same-sex couples has been a hotly-contested topic of debate in Indiana for decades, domestic violence protections generally apply to same-sex couples. Protections work both ways, though, as same-sex partners can become the subject of a protection order that seriously impedes their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Domestic Violence Protections in Indiana Cover Romantic Partners and Household Members<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same-sex couples generally fall under one or more categories that make domestic violence statutes applicable, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current or former spouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household member<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nIf one or more of these statuses applies to you and your current or former same-sex partner, your relationship likely falls under Indiana\u2019s domestic violence statutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Domestic Violence Statutes Relate to Orders of Protection<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering whether domestic violence protections extend to same-sex couples, we\u2019ve established that same-sex couples <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fall under domestic violence statutes. This distinction is relevant because Indiana courts\u2019 decisions about granting protection orders may hinge upon domestic violence allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/indiana-code\/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure\/article-26-special-proceedings-injunctions-and-restraining-orders\/chapter-5-indiana-civil-protection-order-act\/section-34-26-5-9-ex-parte-orders-relief-after-notice-and-hearing-duties-of-issuing-court-effective-dates-burden-of-proof-superseding-orders-presumptions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ind. Code \u00a7 34-26-5-9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains that suspicion of domestic violence is potential grounds to issue an ex-parte order of protection. Domestic violence statutes also carry unique language and legal penalties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For these reasons, the possibility that disputes between same-sex partners may qualify as domestic violence carries legal consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Happens If Your Partner Issues a Protection Order Against You<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a court grants an ex-parte protection order against you, or you are the subject of a longer-term protection order, you may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost custody of shared children\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have to avoid locations in Indiana where your partner (or ex-partner) is likely to be<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have to avoid contacting your partner or ex-partner directly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have to avoid your residence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be unable to possess firearms or other weapons<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nTo avoid these consequences, hire an attorney who will prepare for any upcoming hearings related to an order of protection. If you have yet to request such hearings (as you may need to do when notified of an ex-parte order of protection), our legal team can file that request for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Call Razumich &amp; Associates Today if You\u2019re Facing a Protective Order, a Domestic Violence Charge, or Any Other Legal Consequences Related to a Same-Sex Relationship<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself the subject of a protection order related to a same-sex relationship\u2014or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship\u2014securing capable legal protection is the priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call Razumich &amp; Associates today for a consultation at 317-449-8661 or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawyersreadytofight.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the legal status of same-sex couples has been a hotly-contested topic of debate in Indiana for decades, domestic violence protections generally apply to same-sex couples. Protections work both ways, though, as same-sex partners can become the subject of a protection order that seriously impedes their lives. 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