There are many different sources of help out there for domestic violence victims. Domestic violence hotlines and shelters are a couple of examples of sources domestic abuse victims can turn to for help and support. Also, domestic violence victims may be able to...
When a person has had domestic abuse committed against them, one thing that can be incredibly important is protecting them from further harm from the abuser. One mechanism that the legal system here in Texas has for providing such protection are protective orders....
Domestic abuse has recently significantly come into the public's focus given what has happened in professional football this season. The vast majority of this public focus is on domestic violence within heterosexual couples. However, domestic abuse is not a problem...
Allegations of violence or abuse in a family can make for a very sensitive and volatile situation. This is true whether a couple is married, divorced or in the process of getting divorced. And when children are involved, the need for resolution and protection is very...
One of the legal protections that a domestic violence victim may be able to pursue is a protective order. Such orders can put restrictions on the perpetrator of a domestic abuse incident, such as restrictions from coming into contact with the victim or the victim's...
Domestic violence can rather quickly escalate to horrifying proportions. It sometimes even costs victims their lives. Here in North Texas, several people have lost their lives to domestic abuse this year.According to the Dallas Morning News, in the four-county-area...
The horrible effects of spousal abuse can be wide-reaching. Not only can spousal abuse severely hurt the victim, it also can have major negative impacts on a couple's children. Witnessing an act of spousal abuse can be incredibly traumatic to a child, causing great...
A recent story from Plano has given rise to a fair amount of outrage and raised some serious questions regarding societal views of domestic abuse.The story involves a bar in Plano. Purportedly, on the night of May 24, there was a chalkboard sign up at the bar that had...
Recently, a domestic abuse case in Dallas yielded a very high bail decision.The case involves a man who has been accused of having committed domestic violence against his girlfriend last month. According to authorities, in the domestic violence incident, the...
The many advances that have occurred in information and computer technologies have had a wide variety of different benefits. Unfortunately, they have also given rise to some problems. One of these problems is the problem of cyber-spying. Cyber-spying can give...
