California has amended the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to clarify that “disturbing the peace of the other party” as a …
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California has amended the Domestic Violence Prevention Act to clarify that “disturbing the peace of the other party” as a …
Continue reading “What is Coercive Control and is it Domestic Violence?”
For decades, most judges, lawyers, and law enforcement officers defined domestic violence as either actual physical violence or a provable …
Domestic Violence is commonly recognized as physical or sexual violence perpetrated against a spouse, or other personal relationship defined by …
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As one of the most underreported crimes in the United States, domestic violence has been identified as the single major …
The Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) was established in order to prevent acts of domestic violence and sexual abuse as …
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The most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is likely to be when the victim leaves or tries to leave. …
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Domestic violence comes in many forms and can affect anyone, regardless of income, age, or gender. Some forms of …
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The policy in California is that upon a divorce, the higher earner has an obligation to support the lower earner …
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Traditionally, the statute of limitations for assault and battery claims bars litigants from seeking relief for claims that occurred more …
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The Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) was established in order to prevent acts of domestic violence and sexual abuse as …
Continue reading “Should I Seek A Domestic Violence Restraining Order”