Domestic violence involves forms of physical injury or abuse, emotional abuse, or threats of such. Typically, these tactics are used by one adult in a relationship with another adult and/ or children.
Domestic violence is present in all cultures, age groups, socioeconomic classes, sexual orientations, and communities of faith. In some cases, stalking may be also be a component and involves unwanted contact which can cause reasonable fear regarding physical safety.
I will help you complete the documentation necessary to attain the proper restraining or protection orders and provide the legal guidance and representation you need during this emotional and upsetting time.
“Power and Control Wheel,” “LGBTQ* Power and Control Wheel,” courtesy of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
“Family Violence Later in Life” image courtesy of the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence.