Domestic Violence

No one can argue that domestic violence is a serious, ongoing problem in California and the rest of the United States. Every day we see and hear about the terrible consequences of these crimes. Broken lives, horrific injuries, traumatized children and even death are...

It is difficult to find a domestic violence organization or group that uses the term domestic in tandem with financial abuse. Arguably, this is not because the two are unrelated but rather because the documentation offered by these organizations deals with one topic...

Victims of domestic violence in California and elsewhere often have a hard time discussing their experiences with other people. This is especially so if the victim feels that their friends or family members cannot possibly understand what they are going through....

Meathead Movers is a moving company in California, but it's not your usual moving company. They have a special focus, which is trying to help those who are victims of domestic violence. The company started in 1998, when two brothers who played high school sports...

Before filing for a restraining order against your husband or wife, you probably want to know what it's going to tell your spouse to do. This piece of paper is designed to protect you -- and your children -- and it does this in a few ways. Typically, the California...

All divorce cases are different, and those involving domestic violence can be quite complex. However, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind if you're splitting up due to violence in your relationship. -- Ask your attorney to request protective orders....

Recently, discussion of domestic violence has been seen everywhere, from gossip columns to mainstream news publications. Why the sudden increase in visibility? Allegations involving celebrities. After filing for divorce from mega movie star Johnny Depp, estranged wife...

One of the most popular trending hashtags on Twitter recently was #MaybeHeDoesntHitYou. It dealt with domestic violence by acknowledging that simple physical violence isn't all that exists. Some have noted that society has taken a lot of steps toward standing against...

One of the biggest problems in a domestic violence case is when the victim is unable to prove that the violence occurred. Therefore, it's important to know that this can be an issue and how to prepare to face it, if you're going to court in California. Below are a few...

Domestic violence is never OK. But not every instance of violence in family interactions amounts to domestic violence. That being so, you would expect that it would be easier to know where the line is so that it no one would cross it. Unfortunately, it's not easy....