How Can I Protect Myself with Restraining Orders
Are you afraid of your ex? Do you worry that you are being followed or your spouse is looking to attack you in the wake of a break-up? If so, you should consider a restraining order. A restraining order is a legal device that offers protection against threatening spouses and anyone else whose presence you […]
Is Abuse Only Physical?
Are you a victim of domestic violence and abuse? Violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable. Hit, kick, shove, or spit on your partner and the judge will rightfully punish you. For example, the judge may issue a restraining order that prevents you from contacting or coming within a certain distance of your […]
Restraining Orders
In sport and in the working world, persistence is considered a virtue. Those who succeed, whether they are MVP of the team or President of the company, are often praised for how they “refuse to take ‘no’ for an answer.” Ironically, when the games are over and the board meetings have ended, this same quality […]
Domestic Violence Resources
R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend, Rihanna. The gossip site TMZ.com had posted a photo of Rihanna with cuts and bruises after a pre-Grammy Award altercation with Brown. Brown will be on probation for five years, attend a yearlong domestic violence prevention class, and complete six months of community […]