Domestic violence in marriages is a very real issue, and something that is sadly overlooked all too often. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has found that a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S. every 9 seconds, and domestic violence hotlines get about 28,000 calls each day. In many of these situations, there… Continue reading →
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California
In California, if you are dealing with a domestic violence case and wish to obtain custody of your child after an event, there are many agencies that are able to provide you with legal help. After you have been involved in a domestic violence case, you may feel scared or uncertain of what will happen… Continue reading →
Protecting Your Children After Divorcing an Abusive Husband
Domestic violence and abuse happens in too many relationships in our modern times, but add children to the mix and you have a worrisome combination. Domestic violence takes place when abusive behavior occurs in a relationship while one partner is trying to gain control over another partner. There are many types of abuse, such as… Continue reading →
Effective Child Protection Mediation and Domestic Violence
Mediation, an alternative form of conflict resolution in which the parties involved in a conflict meet with a neutral third party called a mediator in order to peacefully resolve a conflict, is a process that has been around for several years now. However, a lot of judges, attorneys, and public citizens sometimes still feel… Continue reading →
What Is A Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
No one should be allowed to abuse or threaten another individual. Domestic Violence usually occurs between two people that share a close relationship. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act was created to protect individuals from assault and battery, physical injuries, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and the destruction of one’s personal property. If you are involved in… Continue reading →
My ex is threatening me; WHAT CAN I DO?
Are you living in a home filled with domestic violence? You are not alone. According to statistics, 1 in 4 women have been violently attacked by a partner in their lifetime. Not to worry – you have rights! No one has the right to put their hands on you, cause you fear or threaten you…. Continue reading →
What do you mean I have to stay away?
Have you been served a restraining order? Do you need a restraining order for your protection? A restraining order is often issued when a person brings about accusations of domestic violence, physical or emotional abuse, threats of bodily harm, harassment or stalking against a family member, spouse or partner. It requires the alleged abuser to… Continue reading →
California Domestic Violence Prevention Act
The California Domestic Violence Prevention Act defines domestic violence as, “Intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury.” In addition, it says, “Placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to the person or to another. Engaging in any behavior that has been or could be illegal, such as molesting,… Continue reading →
What are restraining orders?
Restraining orders are sometimes not fully understood, and in some cases people don’t realize they had this option. A restraining order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. The person getting the restraining order is called the “protected person.”… Continue reading →
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