Domestic Violence

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...

A judicial order of protection is ordinarily issued upon an allegation of physical abuse. There are certain situations in which a court will issue an order of protection for mental cruelty as well.

Domestic violence prosecutions are often a difficult task for law enforcement agencies. Victims often refuse to testify, either out of fear or a belief that the offender has changed. This places...

A restraining order is an edict from the court that forbids a person from having any contact with someone who they have physically harmed, harassed, assaulted or threatened. Restraining orders are...

Its definition varies from one jurisdiction to the next, but second-degree domestic violence is a felony. Also known as second-degree domestic assault or battery, it involves a person attempting...

When a family member hits or threatens you, you are a victim of a crime. The attacks may be verbal, sexual, emotional or physical; they may be witnessed by your children; your batterer may be your...

Domestic violence is a problem in the United States. Prior to the Crime Bill of 1994, which included the Violence Against Women Act, the federal government didn't have any jurisdiction over...

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...