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Lorton Teen Protective Orders | Legal Help for Dating Violence & School Threats
When Your Teen Is Being Threatened, Bullied, or Abused. Virginia Law Lets You Step In.
As a parent, your job is to protect your child.
But when that child becomes the target of dating violence, school-based threats, or cyberbullying, it can feel like you’re fighting a problem you can’t control.
In Lorton, Virginia, more families are turning to protective orders to defend teens from abusive partners, classmates, or online attackers.
If your child is being harassed, stalked, or threatened at school or online, you may have powerful legal options.
I’m Anthony I. Shin, Esq., and I help parents in Fairfax County take fast, strategic legal action to keep their children safe.
When school discipline isn’t enough or the abuser is outside of school, a protective order may be the most effective way to stop the harm.
What Situations Qualify for a Teen Protective Order?
Teens can face severe abuse that mirrors adult domestic violence cases.
You may qualify for a protective order if your child is experiencing:
- Physical or emotional abuse from a dating partner
- Threats of violence from a classmate or peer
- Stalking or intimidation at school or in the neighborhood
- Harassing texts, DMs, or social media posts
- Cyberbullying that causes emotional harm or fear
- Threats of harm involving weapons or school violence
These are not just school discipline matters; they’re legal issues.
And Virginia courts take them seriously.
What a Protective Order Can Do for Your Teen
A juvenile protective order can:
- Prohibit all contact between the abuser and your child
- Ban contact by text, phone, email, or social media
- Keep the person away from your home, school, or bus stop
- Order them to stay a certain distance away at all times
- Trigger police involvement if violated
Protective orders can be emergency (up to 72 hours), preliminary (15 days), or final (up to 2 years), depending on the level of risk and evidence provided.
Who Can File for a Protective Order on Behalf of a Teen?
In Virginia, a parent or legal guardian can request a protective order on behalf of a minor.
You don’t need to wait for the school or police to take action.
You can:
- File for protection directly at the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
- Include supporting evidence like texts, screenshots, witness statements, or school records
- Request an emergency hearing if your teen is in immediate danger
How I Help Lorton Families Protect Their Children
As your attorney, I help you:
- File all paperwork fast and adequately
- Collect digital and physical evidence of abuse or threats
- Represent you and your child in court to secure strong legal protection
- Push back if someone tries to downplay or dismiss your concerns
I treat teen protection cases with urgency, compassion, and discretion. You’ll never face the system alone.
Don’t Wait Until the Threat Becomes a Crisis
If your child has received threatening messages, been followed, or is too afraid to go to school, that’s a legal emergency.
A protective order may be the quickest and most effective way to restore safety and peace of mind.
Contact my office today to discuss whether a protective order is correct for your child.
In these moments, taking legal action could make all the difference.
Call Shin Law Office at 571-445-6565 or book online today!
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
