
Domestic violence occurs when a family member, partner
or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate
or control another. Domestic violence often refers to violence
between spouses, but can also include cohabitants and non-married
intimate partners. Domestic violence occurs in all cultures;
people of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexes and classes
can be perpetrators, or victims, of domestic violence. It is
perpetrated by both men and women.
Domestic violence has many forms, including
physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation,
economic abuse, verbal harassment or threats of violence. Violence
can be criminal, and includes physical assault, sexual abuse,
and stalking. Although emotional, psychological and financial
abuse themselves are not criminal behaviors, they are forms
of abuse and can lead to criminal violence.
Recent attention to domestic violence began
in the women's movement in the 1970s, as concern about wives
being beaten by their husbands gained attention. Estimates are
that only about a third of cases of domestic violence are actually
reported in the United States. In other places with less attention
and less support, reported cases are even lower.
Domestic violence should not happen to anybody...
Ever... Period. But it does - and when it does, there is help.
The police are an immediate source of help; prosecutors, judges
and private attorneys also offer safety, protection and assistance
to victims of domestic violence. If in doubt, contact an attorney
who handles domestic violence cases and let them explain your
rights and the options you have. They can help you quickly and
safely get out of an abusive situation. In an emergency, call
the police first and contact an attorney second.
Our firm is dedicated to helping victims of
domestic violence get their lives back. Whether its physical, verbal, or emotional
abuse, we understand not only the solutions and painful effects
of the abuse, but we understand the solutions as well.
We do everything we can to educate each victim
and encourage the batterers to get the necessary help, but our
main focus as a law firm is to take legal action that will
alleviate or terminate the abusive situation. We are fully experienced in emergency protective
actions as well as long-term representation of the abuse victim.
In family law matters, there are special remedies
for these victims and their children. All cases are screened
for possible domestic abuse in order for our firm to be fully
effective with each of our clients.
Our staff works with each client to determine
their needs and expectations and then develop the appropriate
information to best support these positions in settlement talks
or ultimately in court.
You no longer need to live in fear of violence,
threats, or intimidation. You do not have to continue living
a life of constant verbal threats and abuse.
Let us show you how to start living a life free
of abuse and fear today!
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