Domestic Violence

Defending yourself when named in a petition for a protection order requires considerable preparation. One tactic you should consider is deposing the petitioner in a protection order hearing. A...

A good number of restraining orders are uncontested. However, in some cases there are valid defenses to the issuance of a restraining order. If you were served a restraining order, you have the...

A no-contact order means the court has forbidden one person to communicate with another. It is a common part of many legal proceedings, including divorce cases, cases of violence and cases of...

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Domestic violence is an epidemic problem in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that each year, 4.8 million women experience are assaulted or raped by an...

Assault with a deadly weapon is the act of menacing another person with a weapon that could cause death. This is usually a gun, but it doesn't need to be. This form of assault does not include the...

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...

Domestic violence occurs when someone physically harms or threatens to harm a partner in a relationship or a family member. To prove a case of domestic violence in court, you'll need evidence of...