Domestic Violence

If you are a survivor of emotional abuse, it can be difficult to recognize it. For one thing, your abuser may try to normalize the treatment you receive, and for another, you may not be sure that it counts as abuse if it does not involve physical violence. According...

Domestic violence is a situation that rarely occurs without warning. Almost all situations have an element of escalation.  The way an abuse situation escalates can sometimes make it tough to even recognize there is anything wrong until you have a serious event occur....

Domestic violence is a public health issue. The health and financial effects burden survivors and the community at large. Many people perceive domestic violence as physical abuse, but it can also be psychological or emotional abuse. Domestic violence or intimate...

A special California law governs child custody decisions for families with a history of domestic violence.  This law may apply if you have experienced physical harm or feel threatened by written or spoken abuse.  How may domestic violence affect custody? Domestic...

If you have suffered abuse or threats of violence from a domestic partner or family member, you have the right to request a restraining order. The court can order the person from whom you seek protection to leave your home and keep his or her distance from you.  There...

Domestic violence in a relationship is never acceptable. It is a pattern of controlling behavior or coercive behavior that can be life threatening, according to The Center for Family Justice. In a domestic violence or abusive situation, one person in the relationship...

Marriage often has at least a few tense moments; yours is likely no exception. Yet you may make the concerted effort to allow the emotions of such moments to overwhelm you and prompt you to act in ways you otherwise would not. Thus, following such an incident, you may...

If you are a situation where a previous or current partner of yours is accusing you of domestic violence, time is of the essence. Clearly, being charged with domestic violence is a serious issue on its own, but there is also the court of public opinion to consider. A...

Even if you've successfully gotten away from a domestic violence situation, you might still find yourself experience the emotional effects. Without the right assistance, these effects can last a lifetime and may even negatively impact your life in other ways. If...

California penal code section 243(e)(1) misdemeanor domestic violence is defined as willfully committing battery on a spouse or someone you live with. According to the California Legislative Information, it may include someone with which you have a dating...