Rob Porter, the White House, and Domestic Violence
You see the word domestic violence and you might have an automatic response about what you think it means. You might automatically be thinking things like: it could never happen to me, what is wrong with these people, is it just for black eyes, why isn’t it always reported right away, would someone really make…
Now What?
So, another year has gone by and you are still unhappy. Over the holidays, he screamed at you and the kids. He even pushed you when he was drinking too much. The same old fights and the same old abuse. But you might be thinking that you don’t want to get divorced because you do…
Legal Decision-Making Analysis for Domestic Violence
Important Notice: The Law Has Changed This page describes Arizona domestic violence law as it existed before June 22, 2026. The Alec and Lydia Act significantly changed the legal standards described here. Under the new law, the mandatory presumption is stronger, the rebuttal requirements are more demanding, and courts must now make specific written findings…
Handling Domestic Violence Issues
It is important for family law attorneys to be educated about domestic violence. 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. Statutory Definition…
Domestic Violence Month: It’s Not Over
October was Domestic Violence Awareness month. It’s a good idea to focus on such a devastating and widespread dysfunction in our families and relationships that crosses all boundaries of race, finance, geography, education, status, job, or any other segregating parameter. But just because the month of awareness is over, does not mean that domestic violence…
Domestic Violence Month: After You Get Your Order Of Protection
If you have gone to court and received your Order of Protection, the other side might ask for a hearing. If they do, do not be alarmed. That just means that they want to go tell a Judge their story, oftentimes without understanding the law. You need to consider hiring an attorney to go to…
Domestic Violence Month: Dogs, Kids, and Domestic Violence
We tend to think that domestic violence only affects the partner spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend but there is collateral and direct damage to children and pets. A batterer who abuses their dogs or cats is more likely to abuse a person, adult or child. A family where there is domestic violence puts the children at risk. Up to…
Domestic Violence Day: Emergency Order of Protection
If you need emergency relief on weekends, at night or on legal holidays you may need an Emergency Order of Protection. If needed follow the following steps: Contact your local law enforcement agency and file a complaint. Law enforcement will review the situation and determine whether a domestic violence situation exists. After the police officer…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: What Exactly Is Domestic Violence
If you don’t know baseball, I apologize in advance for this analogy. A long time ago when I coached baseball, I tried to teach the players to tag up when there was a fly ball to the outfield. As the ball would fly to the outfield, I started yelling “tag up!” I could not understand…
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