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Child custody cases are often emotionally charged, but when domestic violence allegations are involved, inherently high stakes become even higher. Allegations of domestic violence can drastically influence a court’s decision regarding an accused parent’s child custody...
Domestic violence charges can follow over a variety of situations. The state can prosecute one person due to the claims of another party or what police officers witness when responding to a call. Sometimes, a conflict between spouses or romantic partners leads to one...
Domestic violence charges in Texas often involve he-said, she-said situations. One partner or family member accuses another of inappropriate physical contact. The other denies engaging in abusive behavior. The courts look at a variety of evidence to try to determine...
Domestic abuse is a serious issue that affects those living within the same household. Often, domestic abuse occurs between spouses. While the majority of victims are women, some studies suggest that around 28.5% of men have also suffered some form of domestic abuse. ...
Texas state law defines domestic violence as physical or emotional violence toward a family member. This includes threats of harm, sexual assault, mental abuse and physical abuse. Pinching, shoving and restraining a person when they are trying to get away are physical...
Domestic violence from a spouse or that targets children is a common reason for people to leave their marriage, but it can also make trying to leave seem that much more frightening. If you worry that your spouse will become violent when you ask for a divorce or if...
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a court order that is sometimes seen in family situations whenever there are allegations of domestic violence. TROs are generally filed quickly -- and the decision to grant one is usually done without giving the accused a...
Domestic violence doesn't always take place between two spouses. The law defines domestic violence as disputes between any family members or two people in a relationship. Whatever the case may be, the common misconceptions happen all too often. Many times people shake...
Domestic Violence can come in the form of physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse of family members or romantic partners. Penalties for domestic violence charges are serious and are dependent on a number of factors. These factors can include the severity of...
Domestic violence is a serious offense and can have devastating consequences for both the victim and the accused. Understandably, there are many programs available to the victim such as the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in Texas. However, there are far...
