Posts Tagged ‘restraining order’
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 MoreHas Your Spouse Been Denying That Domestic Violence Has Occurred?
Perhaps you have been dealing with the effects of domestic violence for quite some time now. Maybe you told somebody that you could trust about the violence and asked for advice, but they turned around and your spouse denied it. Denying abuse is a popular tactic because no abuser wants to admit what is actually…
Read MoreRestraining Order FAQ For Those Experiencing Domestic Violence
If you have been abused by your spouse and you are attempting to start the process, you want to know everything involved with restraining orders, which are to be expected in domestic violence cases. But what is a restraining order? This order is one that requires an individual to not do specific acts. In the…
Read MoreElder Abuse, Restraining Orders, and Other Things to Know
As you probably already know, elderly people are abused every year. This upsetting, concerning type of abuse takes many forms such as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse – as well as neglect and abandonment of the elderly. There are many signs of abuse that can be seen by both loved ones and caretakers, such as…
Read MoreHow Can You Protect Yourself From Stalking After Divorce?
In some relationships, after a divorce occurs there is more likely to be stalking by an ex-spouse. These chances only rise if there is a history of domestic abuse in the marriage. About half of all stalking victims experienced unwanted contact every week, and 11% of all victims have been stalked for over 5 years.…
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…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe From Domestic Violence During Divorce
Domestic violence is a very serious thing to keep in mind when going through a divorce, male or female. According to the Department of Justice, 14% of all homicides in the United States were perpetrated by an intimate partner. In 2007, there was a total of 2,340 – 1,640 of those being women, and 700…
Read MoreHow are automatic restraining orders enforced?
If you are planning a trip to California or you are planning to move there and you have a restraining order, there is no need to worry because your restraining order can still be enforced. It can be enforced by both a judge and the law enforcement officers in California. The judge is also required…
Read MoreWhat do Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders Prevent?
Domestic violence is already a devastating situation to go through and having to place a restraining order on top of everything that is going on can be difficult. The entire process can be time consuming, but the end result will be gratifying for the ones that are involved. When dealing with this type of problem,…
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