you are working at the law firm of Hamer, Huerta, Jordan, and Yousafzai. The client, Hilda, stopped by to sign a few business documents that you recently prepared. Suddenly, she reveals to you and a law firm partner that her spouse, Myron, hit her last night.

The law firm partner has asked that you research the law regarding domestic violence.

1. What is the law in Virginia regarding the protection of adults who are abused by a romantic partner or close family member? Cite the key statutes.
2. In some states, the victim would seek protection from abuse orders. In other states, the order may be referred to as a stay-away order, a domestic violence protection order, a family violence protective order, an injunction for protection against domestic violence, or a restraining order.
3. Is filing for such an order a matter of civil or criminal law? What if the abuser violates the protective order? Explain?
4. Does the law in Virginia address stalking? What is stalking?
5. What if the abuser is a current or former boyfriend/girlfriend and does not live in the same household as the victim? What if the victim and abuser are of the same sex?
6. Are there different types of protective orders?
7. If an order is entered by the court, can the abuser legally purchase a firearm?
8. For what period of time can such orders remain in effect?
9. If the victim moves to another state, is the protective order still valid?
10. What exactly are the benefits of obtaining a protective order? What protections will the victim receive if an order is entered?

cite the law itself, not websites.

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