Divorce can be difficult for any person, but if you are the victim of domestic violence or abuse, you could be particularly fearful about the process. Will you be safe? Will you have to sit in a room with your spouse and have to negotiate a settlement? How will you be...
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Domestic Violence
Many myths surround domestic violence
Many myths surround domestic violence despite it occurring across all economic and cultural backgrounds. A quarter of all women experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetimes. This fails to account for the millions more who endure severe verbal and...
Links between domestic violence, animal abuse exist
Some of the collateral damage of domestic violence is the abuse that the beloved pets of the victims suffer. But the Phoenix courts have begun recognizing a link between animal abuse and domestic violence. Some courts are extending the orders of protection they give...
Domestic abusers with guns often kill their victims
No type of domestic abuse is all right, but it's inarguable that there are degrees of severity. There remains one constant regarding the heightened risk of getting killed by your intimate partner, and that's having a firearm present. In fact, findings from a Danger...
Tips for avoiding holiday domestic violence
It's a sad fact that for some families, the holidays are less a source of joy and more an occasion of domestic violence. The stresses of holiday shopping, overspending and extended periods around difficult family members can take a toll on even the most even-keeled...
Some children have more exposure to domestic violence
Are you aware that children of American Indian and Alaska Native lineage have higher rates of exposure to domestic violence than any other races in America?There are both long-term and immediate effects due to heightened exposure to instances of domestic violence. For...
How is child abuse defined under the law?
Most states define child abuse as any type of cruelty against a child. This is not limited just to physical abuse, but includes mental abuse also. In some states, it is a law that caregivers must report suspected child abuse. This is in an effort to limit unreported...
We can help you break the cycle of domestic violence
The attorneys at , understand the insidious nature of domestic violence and the iron grips in which it can enfold our clients. We offer concrete solutions for removing domestic violence victims and their children from relationships with...
Fear of deportation leads to immigrants not reporting assaults
One of the dangerous -- but inevitable -- consequences of the present administration's decision to crack down on undocumented immigrants is that many now are afraid to call 911 for medical or police emergencies. They fear that by drawing attention to themselves, their...
Domestic violence deaths linked to firearms in the home
There's a lethal connection between domestic violence and the presence of firearms in the home -- one that gives victim's advocates serious cause for concern. According to popular conception, a handgun can protect a woman against abuse. But actual studies indicate the...