Types of Common Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Types of Common Domestic Violence

This section covers the different types of domestic violence, including felony vs. misdemeanor, common forms, child abuse, stalking, verbal abuse, and physical violence. Sometimes, when you are in the thick of it, it’s hard to know whether what you are experiencing—or, alternately, the way you are treating your partner—is actually domestic violence. These Avvo guides can help answer your questions.

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Legal Guides

Domestic Violence Charges: Felony or Misdemeanor

Written by attorney John Hager.

Domestic violence is taken very seriously in the state of Florida. Depending on the facts surrounding the case, the severity of the injuries and any prior history of domestic violence, it can be... more
Most common forms of domestic violence

Written by attorney Carina Castaneda.

"In most cases, the victim is the spouse or someone very close to the defendant." Domestic violence (DV) is term use for violence against a spouse, a former spouse, present or past romantic partner,... more
Stalking as a Form of Domestic Violence in Washington State

Written by attorney Bruce Clement.

Stalking is specifically included in the definition of domestic violence. This Legal Guide discusses the relevant statutes and rules to establish a stalking event as domestic violence.
The Basics of Child Abuse

Written by Avvo Staff.

The term "child abuse" refers to any mistreatment of a child that results in harm or injury. There are four types of child abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, and the most common form of child abuse,... more
Psychological Child Abuse

Written by Avvo Staff.

Psychological child abuse, also referred to as emotional abuse or maltreatment, is a pattern of acts by parents or caregivers that undermine a child's emotional, mental, and social development.... more