On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Oct 19, 2020 | Domestic Violence
California has several laws that are designed to protect victims of domestic violence who are going through a divorce or other custody proceeding. Oakland residents who have made the decision to leave an abusive partner definitively, as well as those who are accused...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Domestic Violence
There are many different types of abuse that can occur within a marriage. One of the abuses talked about the least is financial abuse. In fact, some spouses do not realize that they are suffering from financial abuse. Financial abuse, according to Bustle, is a...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence occurs for a host of reasons, from alcohol abuse to anger over an affair and psychological problems. However, some people are subjected to abuse when they decide to file for a divorce, and it is pivotal for victims to recognize all forms of domestic...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Domestic Violence
When it comes to domestic violence, every victim is in a unique position. Some have a very difficult time protecting themselves due to their partner’s controlling behavior, while others are worried about the potential repercussions of standing up for their...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Jun 3, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Most people assume that the signs of abuse are readily apparent. While this may be true with some instances of physical abuse, which often leaves behind visible reminders like bruises, psychological abuse can be harder to detect. Additionally, psychological abuse can...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | May 11, 2020 | Domestic Violence
When someone you know is in an abusive situation, it can make you feel powerless and angry. California state law does offer recourse, but it can feel insufficient when someone you love is in the balance. Being available to offer steady support and making your loved...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a problem that many face both in Oakland and throughout the rest of the U.S. Many victims suffer in silence out of fear of not being able to escape their marriages with their abusers without the violence escalating (or even expanding to include...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Feb 26, 2020 | Domestic Violence
It goes without saying that domestic violence can lead to murder in California. Sometimes the act is intentional. A deranged person may set out to murder their romantic partner after being rejected or because they feel jealous. Similarly, an abused person may decide...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Domestic Violence
California couples need to take note: You may suffer abuse in a marriage without violence. Abuse occurs whenever one person attempts to intimidate the other. While the focus is typically on physical abuse, emotional abuse can wear a person down and affect her or him...
On behalf of Christy & Keith Family Law Group, P.C. | Nov 8, 2019 | Divorce, Domestic Violence
As a victim of domestic violence in California, having to pay spousal support to your one-time abuser after your divorce would add insult to injury. However, we at Christy & Keith Family Law Group assure you that the court will likely not require that of you. The...
