Legal
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A Guide to Restraining Orders
A comprehensive guide for survivors of domestic violence on getting an order of protection | Many survivors of domestic violence choose to get a restraining order, or ... read more
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Why Didn't Florida Courts Protect This 4-Year-Old?
Abusive father John Stacey murdered his young son before killing himself, one day after the boy’s mom was denied an order of protection | Ali Kessler was 39 and living... read more
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8 Common Post-Separation Domestic Abuse Tactics
Even after a survivor leaves, the abuser doesn’t always stop abusing | When domestic abuse victims leave a relationship, we assume they are safe. However, 90% of coerc... read more
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2022 Battered Mothers Custody Conference Dates Announced
From April 29-May 1, mothers who are fighting to reclaim custody of their children from an abuser will find expert resources, hope | There is likely nothing quite as t... read more
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It's Post-Separation Legal Abuse, Not High-Conflict Divorce
Abusers torment their exes through the courts in a form of coercive control | When abusers use the courts to harass their ex-partners, judges sometimes consider “the c... read more
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Do I Need a Lawyer?
Know when it’s important to hire an attorney for domestic violence issues | If you’re contemplating leaving an abuser, you may be wondering, “Do I need a lawyer?” And ... read more
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Domestic Violence and the Law
A comprehensive guide to understanding the legal system and how it can help protect you from an abuser | Crimes of domestic violence are some of the most underreported... read more
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What Happens When You Press Charges for Domestic Violence?
Learn more about pressing charges for domestic violence. Keep in mind, state laws and local practices vary | If a partner has been abusive toward you, it may not be up... read more
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National Defense Authorization Act Includes Sweeping Reforms
Reform removes serious crime prosecution from military command | Members of the U.S. armed forces aren’t held accountable by the civilian court system, but instead by ... read more
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Revenge Porn Meets the Law: Federal Protections for Victims
A federal law on nonconsensual distribution of sexual images, or “revenge porn,” is poised to become law | Forty-eight states, the District of Columbia, and one U.S. t... read more
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Jennifers' Law Addresses Coercive Control in Family Court
Connecticut is the third state to include this tactic of abuse in their definition of domestic violence after two murders make headlines | Connecticut Governor Ned Lam... read more
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How to Find an Expert Witness for Court: Part 2
Where to find the right expert witness for your domestic violence or coercive control case, and how much you can expect to pay | If you read Part I of how and when to ... read more
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How an Expert Witness Can Help Your Court Case: Part 1
Using an expert witness could help build credibility in domestic violence or coercive control court cases | Expert witnesses educate judges and juries in both criminal... read more
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Part II: One Abuser, Three Wives and Zero Accountability
James’ second wife was nearly killed before finding herself behind bars for self-defense | Robin* met James* when he was technically still married to his first wife (s... read more
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My 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Murdered by Her Father
Warrior mom Jacqueline Franchetti is working to change the family court system and protect other children from the same fate | Jacqueline Franchetti remembers her 2-ye... read more
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