Did you know that a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S. every 9 seconds? A surprising fact is that 1 in 3 women have been physically abused by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. Many of the women who are being abused and getting a divorce will find themselves in an emotional battle with a former partner. Things are being held against them on an emotional, financial, and physical level by a partner who can’t control their anger. But how do you know that it’s domestic violence? What are the warning signs?
Sings of Domestic Violence in a Relationship
- Physical abuse can include hitting, slapping, shoving, punching, hair pulling, or any other violence that is inflicted on the victim.
- Sexual abuse takes place when the victim is coerced into having sexual contact without the victim’s consent.
- Emotional abuse takes place when the victim’s self-worth or self-esteem are trampled on. This can include criticism and name-calling on various levels.
- In cases of economic abuse, the abuser will attempt to make the victim rely on them financially.
- The abuser will invoke fear through intimidation or threats during psychological abuse. They may also isolate the victim from loved ones at times.
- Stalking takes place when the victim is followed home or to work, phone calls are made to harass, and so much more.
The Effect This May Have on Your Case
Domestic violence can have an effect on every step of the divorce case, all the way from filing, to child custody matters, to the division of marital estate. The good news is that you may have many advantages in the courtroom if you can prove your case – through settlement and other means. Abuse may have prevented or harmed you in a way that kept you from working or working in the best interests of your children. However, now that you are going through divorce and trying to establish life on your own, you will get to enjoy many aspects of life again. Call us today so we can get started on your divorce case when domestic violence is involved. We are waiting to hear from you.
