Domestic Violence Legal Guides (90 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence charges are serious and often prosecuted. Their nature and penalties vary from state to state.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence laws specify behaviors against a spouse or intimate partner that are considered crimes.
4 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
Seeking help from friends, the police, or the court is a crucial first step in ending a domestic violence situation.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago.

Written by Okorie Okorocha
If you are, or think you may be, a victim of domestic violence, get a restraining order, relocate, secure your environment, and get travel companionship to increase your safety.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence occurs if someone you live with is stalking you, threatening you, or has injured, or sexually/physically assaulted you. The abuser could be an unmarried partner, an ex-spouse or partner, someone you're dating, a child, parent, or other relative.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
A domestic violence restraining order protects a person from being hurt or threatened by a spouse or intimate partner who has been abusive.
Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Domestic violence against men is a pattern of physically or emotionally abusive behaviors inflicted on a man by a spouse or intimate partner and can occur in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jacqueline Harounian
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling and coercive behavior which can involve physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse. Domestic violence is not only evidenced or experienced by broken bones, bruises, and black eyes.
1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Kevin Lee Linder
Introduction to Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection in Sangamon County
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Sangamon County, IL

Written by Marta Philpott Chadwick
If you are involved in an abusive relationship, you need to speak to a qualified advocate/attorney to asses your risk and plan for your safety. This guide will outline some behaviors that indicate a high risk for future injury to you or your family.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 8 months ago.

Written by Brian Richard Dinday
Domestic Violence police calls, arrests and prosecutions are quirky and, sometimes irrational. The usual criminal law policies and procedures don't always apply, and the parties seeking aid are often sorry they ever dialed 911. It is good to understand the oddities of this strange area of law.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Darren Todd Kavinoky
Many people are mistakenly investigated for domestic violence in California every year. Following these guidelines may help you minimize the damage if you're the target of a domestic violence investigation.
Posted in Domestic Violence 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Stephen George Cobb
Florida Domestic Violence Law is one of those legal areas where what you don't know can really hurt you. This helpful guide will tell you what to do, and what not to do if you or someone you love has been charged with Domestic Violence.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Brenda Lynn McCune
The family code describes abuse as intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, sexual assault, placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another, molesting, stalking, striking, harassing, or threatening.
3 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Donald Ross
A domestic violence incident can give rise to criminal charges, a retraining order, and other consequences.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Brian Richard Dinday
What this criminal lawyer has seen over the past 20 years is that false reports of domestic violence have mushroomed. Though there is a serious problem throughout the U.S. with domestic violence, laws have become so severe that the current status of the law approaches that of "presumed guilty."
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 11 months ago.

Written by Jeremy Richard Rosenthal
A domestic violence conviction can have serious ramifications. It is important to consult an attorney before pleading to any charge categorized under the domestic violence header. Below are helpful tips if you choose to represent yourself in a domestic violence case.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Colorado

Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
Below you'll find a step-by-step guide of what to expect if you find yourself facing a domestic violence charges.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Aaron Garth Norris
There are several things to know from the outset when a person is accused of committing a Domestic Violence (DV) crime. DV crimes, unlike many other crimes charged, by definition, are crimes where the parties know each other and have had an existing relationship. Below are things to consider.
10 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Violent Crime 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Colorado

Written by Carolyn Annette Elsey
Just because most victims of domestic violence are women, this guide will refer to moms. Men also can be victims and can use this guide to help themselves too.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington