Posts Tagged ‘abuse’
Domestic Violence on the rise during Covid-19
With a lot of cities enforcing the “Stay at Home” mandates there is a lot more risk for victims to being trapped in a home with their abusers. During this pandemic many people are loosing their jobs, financially struggling and being told to stay home all of this has caused an increase in Domestic Violence…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and Its Effects on Children – and More
When it comes to domestic violence, some people might not even know that it is happening until it is too late. Domestic violence happens more often than we would like to admit in our modern society, with about 1.5 million people experiencing violence with an intimate partner. Only 20% of people feel safe enough to…
Read MoreEnsuring That You Do Not Abuse the Order of Protection
When you file an order of protection against somebody, you are usually looking for some type of protection from another party. Many people claim that a piece of paper is not enough to protect them, but others feel that this is the safety that will keep an abuser away. When you are going through divorce…
Read MoreIs the Child’s Preference Ever Considered in Divorce?
California Family Code Section 3042 states that a child that is of “sufficient age and capacity to reason” can sometimes form an intelligent preference as to custody and visitation. The court will sometimes take a look at what the child’s preferences are if they are at least 14 years old or older. If they are…
Read MoreWhy an Attorney Should Handle Your Elder Abuse Case
If a loved one you know has been abused in a nursing home setting, you may feel lost and helpless as you fight for their rights. However, these cases are not always simple and it can take time to solve these cases, battling harsh emotions along the way. This is where we come in, to…
Read MoreWarning Signs of an Abuser, Effect on Children, and More
At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, we offer help to those going through a divorce involving domestic violence. However, sometimes everything is not as cut and dry as you would like it to be when you are going through one of these complicated cases. Perhaps the abuse in your relationship is discreet…
Read MoreYou Need to Know How Domestic Violence Can Affect Divorce
Over the years, many states have been good about enacting laws that help those who have fallen victim to domestic violence in their marriages. Thanks to these laws, it is now more comfortable and less difficult to receive a divorce when you are the victim of abuse, and there are ways to approach your case…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Divorce Process When Domestic Violence is Involved
Divorce can sometimes be a scary and confusing time for anybody, but what about if domestic violence is involved on top of it? Abuse happens to people on many different levels, such as physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. Many factors will help determine what should happen in your divorce. Luckily, we can help you understand…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Causes for Sole Custody to Become Necessary?
When you are in the middle of a custody case due to divorce, your lawyer has probably thrown around and explained terms like “joint custody” and “sole custody.” Anywhere in the United States, you could see a custody situation that is either joint or sole based on the best interests of the child, on either…
Read MoreCalifornia Mediation When You Are in an Abusive Relationship
If you are looking at mediation as a divorce option, you may already know the pros and cons of such. Mediation is one of the best ways to help divorcing parties work through their conflicts and resolve some of the biggest issues. The mediator is responsible for providing a neutral, safe environment for such. However,…
Read MoreWhen You Want to Divorce Your Abusive Husband
When you are in an abusive relationship with your husband, divorce may be on your mind. However, one thing you must remember before you take the leap into divorce with the help from your attorney is that it is important to stay safe before you iron out the little details. Leaving could spark rage in…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Someone Violates a Restraining Order?
There are many reasons why a restraining order is necessary for someone. For instance, if somebody threatens violence against you or your children, you may request a restraining order. Other reasons could be due to psychological abuse from a partner, a partner destroying your assets when you are in the middle of a divorce, or…
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