Posted on August 30, 2023
You've decided to take your domestic violence case to court and you've been granted a hearing. But now, for whatever reason, you can't make it to your hearing and you're scared of being penalized or missing an important opportunity for justice. It is important to remember that no matter what the courts decide or how much time passes, you have the right to be safe from violence. In the context of a domestic violence case, it is very important ...
read morePosted on April 27, 2021
No one should have to be afraid of their domestic partner, but still, many spouses are. Some don’t seek restraining or protective orders because they don’t believe they are effective or don’t want the hassle or stigma. However, an attorney can provide immense help and support during this time. Protective orders serve a critical purpose for spouses and partners who live in fear. Many times, when they are necessary, they need to be put ...
read morePosted on November 11, 2020
Domestic violence should never be tolerated or ignored. In fact, domestic violence can make an already complicated, stressful, and painful divorce that much more so. Domestic violence is so serious that it can even affect the outcome of your divorce. Divorce is one of life’s most stressful events, but one thing that can make it even more stressful is when it involves domestic violence. Domestic violence refers to abuse perpetrated by on...
read morePosted on June 10, 2020
There is no arguing that the stay at home and shelter in place orders that spread across the nation beginning in March 2020 helped stop the spread of COVID-19 and saved lives. There were many unintended consequences of this shutdown, some positive such as the environmental benefits and others negative such as a rise in domestic abuse. This pandemic brought the perfect storm for domestic violence to increase; more time at home, less contact with...
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