October 19, 2016
Cindy Best
If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, you are not alone. There is help for you and it is not your fault. Abusive relationships kind of creep up on you. It never starts out day one with abuse. No one would stick around for that. But it starts with promises, love, devotion, and care…
October 18, 2016
Cindy Best
Orders Of Protection There are four different types of Orders that may be filed: Order of Protection Emergency Order of Protection Injunction Against Harassment Injunction Against Workplace Harassment. Relevant orders pertaining to domestic violence are the Order of Protection, Emergency Order of Protection or an injunction Against Harassment. What Is An Orders Of Protection? Protection…
October 17, 2016
Cindy Best
You might be too young to know those lyrics of the song made popular by Pete Seeger, Judy Collins and Harry Chapin and others. But if you remember it, you know it fits a relationship of abuse. The circle of abuse goes round and round and it is hard to get off and get out….
October 14, 2016
Cindy Best
Although courts should consider evidence of domestic violence at every point in decision-making and visitation negotiations, there is no guarantee that judges will do so. Women often report that violence plays a significant role in divorce proceedings, specifically regarding the issues of decision-making, visitation and child support. Partner violence is a factor in anywhere from…
October 13, 2016
Cindy Best
If you are in an abusive relationship, you are not alone, you are not at fault, and there is help for you. When you make the decision to leave, it is wise to plan; unless you leave in the midst of an altercation or incident to save yourself from being hurt. There are obvious times…
October 12, 2016
Cindy Best
Often times families are under the misconception that a perpetrator of domestic violence is not dangerous to children. They are. Domestic violence in a home with children will impact their lives forever. These facts demonstrate the need for parents, families, communities and the courts to know about and understand domestic violence. Children whose mothers are…
October 11, 2016
Cindy Best
If you think you are the victim of domestic violence, you are. Are you sad, lonely and wonder why the man you fell in love with is making your life so miserable? Why can’t you ever please him? Why do you keep trying to please him and he makes you feel so stupid? Why does…
October 10, 2016
Cindy Best
You don’t have a black eye. He has never punched you. And, he really just yells at you and tells you how stupid you are. He throws temper tantrums when no one is around. He rolls his eyes at things you say. He pretends he is joking when he says mean things about you in…
October 1, 2016
Cindy Best
1,300,000 women in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence by intimate partners every year. Battered women are not the only victims of abuse,it is estimated that anywhere between 3.3 million and 10 million children witness domestic violence annually. We will be focusing our blog on Domestic Violence in hope that people will learn about and…
November 17, 2015
Cindy Best
Think of the last time you went out to eat. Did you look around and see everyone eating the exact same meal? Did everyone have the same hamburger and the same fries with a coke? Unless you were at In and Out Burger the answer is, probably not. Your law firm should be like a…