When you think about domestic abuse, you likely consider physical abuse first and foremost. Contrary to popular belief, domestic violence doesn’t solely involve bodily harm. Domestic abuse often begins far more subtly and subliminally. Even if your spouse or partner never lays their hands on you, you can still be a victim of domestic abuse. ...
Domestic violence runs rampant across the country and around the world. Victims often feel that they cannot leave their situation for many reasons, including psychological manipulation, financial dependence, and threats of violence. To give victims a voice and a chance to escape their abuser in Florida, they have the opportunity to file an injunction against ...
Denials of injunctions happen all the time. An injunction is an order from the court to either stop someone from doing something or to make them do something. Typically, an injunction is sought by one party for protection against another party. A court may grant or deny injunctions at any stage of litigation. If you ...
Domestic violence can occur to anyone. Perhaps most unfortunately, it can happen to a minor. If a child decides to take legal action against their abuser, they are allowed to under the law. Essentially, anyone can file a domestic violence restraining order regardless of age. This is to ensure that individuals in an abusive situation ...
If someone issues a restraining order against you, that typically means you need to stay a certain distance from them. For harsher restraining orders, it may even require you to move out of the area or state. Each document can be different. Some may state that you cannot contact the other person, their children, or ...
If you are accused of domestic violence, then you may be facing some serious charges. At the very minimum, you can usually expect to receive some jail time. Your reputation is also usually tarnished among your family and peers. It may even be difficult to land a job. Domestic abusers are notorious for assaulting their ...
If you believe you have a stalker, you may feel that you can wave it off. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Stalkers are not always the most stable of people and have difficulty understanding rejection. They can also become enraged by refusal, and this may put you in perpetual danger. If you believe that you ...
While it may seem no big deal to run into the same person now and then, you may be a victim of stalking depending on the frequency and the location of those run-ins. According to the Department of Justice, one in twelve women will experience being stalked by someone. Typically, 75 percent of women know ...
When it comes to domestic abuse, you may not be aware that you are a victim. You may think that all couples fight and that it’s normal. While disagreement is undoubtedly common, actual domestic abuse is another level. Emotional abuse is an aspect of domestic violence that can be just as damaging as physical abuse. ...
