Domestic Violence

Violence has been a widespread problem since the beginning of civilization. It's hard to stop violence amongst individuals when our own nation engages in war and combat to settle their problems,...

Emergencies often arise during hours when the courts are closed. Most people mistakenly believe that they can not obtain a Restraining Order at these times. But that does not mean the need for...

Abuse of elders has become an issue of increasing concern over the years as unscrupulous nursing homes, hospice care services, and other assisted-living facilities have emerged. This form of abuse...

Stalking is a growing concern in today's society. Though new legislation has been passed in recent years to prevent stalking, statistics show that the majority of adult women will be stalked by...

A marriage is abusive if one of the partners physically or emotionally harms the other. If you've made the decision to leave an abusive marriage, you must formulate a plan to escape safely. Follow...

When a minor is emancipated, the law designates that person a self-sufficient adult. Minors (anyone under 18) often seek emancipation to escape violent households. Follow these steps to start the...