Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of age. Seniors are often targeted by abusers because they may be more vulnerable or dependent. It is important to be able to identify the signs of domestic violence in order to get help for yourself or someone...
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Actions to deal with domestic violence
Domestic violence remains a serious problem in California and throughout the country, and those who are constantly facing threats of physical violence might find their lives in danger. Taking appropriate steps to protect oneself and any children facing threats seems...
Identifying financial abuse in California
Domestic violence is one of the most commonly reported crimes in the United States, and financial abuse is a tactic often used by an abuser to maintain control over their victim. If you are worried that your partner is abusing you financially, look for these signs....
Divorcing an abusive partner
No one in California should stay with an abusive partner. What may seem like "minor" abuse can quickly spiral into more severe forms of domestic violence, possibly even resulting in severe injury or death of the spouse and/or any children in the household. The...
Filing for criminal protective orders in California
Residents of Lancaster and other nearby areas of California may want to learn more about the filing of a protective order in a case of domestic violence. There are different types of protective orders, and a criminal protective order is different from a restraining...
Domestic violence in child custody cases
A judge will consider many things when it comes to deciding on child custody arrangements in a divorce. Multiple factors will influence the decision, including a history of domestic violence. These are the possible effects that domestic violence may have on your child...