“When in Doubt, Grant the Protective Order” Is Not a Legal Principle

In discussions about protective orders and alleged domestic violence, I often hear a familiar refrain: “Protective orders should be granted liberally even when the question comes down to one person’s…

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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 22: The Rule of Law

By Quinton Lister, legal assistant Rule of law. The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.  My time as a legal assistant for a divorce…

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