Domestic violence is not a rare occurrence in a marriage, especially when the spouses are in the process of a divorce. Domestic violence is any form of assault and battery inflicted on one family member by another.
Are you aware that more than 70 percent of all domestic violence in a marriage happens after the couple has separated? If your spouse or partner has abused you, call the police. If you press charges, the police will usually arrest the perpetrator and issue a 24-hour stay-away order.
The stay-away order will give you time to obtain a restraining order from the court. A restraining order prevents the abuser from having contact with you and from coming near your home or place of employment. If children are involved, it provides for temporary custody of them. Once the restraining order is in place, you are not permitted to have any contact with the abuser. Any violation can subject the abuser to arrest and a criminal prosecution.
When domestic violence is a factor in a divorce case, it can have a tremendous impact on the divorce process. However, messy disputes sometimes cause an angry spouse to claim abuse when there isn’t any.
No one has the right to inflict harm on another person. If you are a victim of domestic violence, it is important to speak to an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney who will fight to protect your safety and legal rights.
