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 rights....
Domestic Violence
How can I identify psychological abuse?
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...
How can I help a friend suffering from 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...
Auberry woman escapes standoff between husband and police
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...
Drawing the line between domestic violence and murder
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...
Emotional abuse takes a toll
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...
Spousal support in the context of 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...
How many domestic violence restraining orders are there?
Any divorce is going to be troublesome, but divorces involving domestic violence matters can be particularly difficult. In the event that you are going through a divorce in California that is related to domestic violence issues, you may wish to file a restraining...
What are early signs of domestic violence?
Many people believe that domestic violence is easy to identify. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many violent relationships begin with normal, loving behavior, only to turn sinister as the relationship develops. Understanding the earliest signs of domestic...
