Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a phrase that refers to threats of acts of violence or actual acts of violence between intimate partners, family members, or occasionally even acquaintances. Thus, domestic violence charges may be filed for actual acts or threats to hurt, abuse, or inflict violence against any of these potential victims. …
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Read MoreHow Do You Know Someone is Suffering From a Domestic Violence Situation? If you’re suffering from domestic violence, you may already know that you need to leave. But leaving a dangerous situation can be very difficult. You may even need a legal defense team if you are looking to file for divorce, gain custody of …
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Read MoreOne of the most difficult parts of the legal statutes of any state is understanding what is meant by domestic violence and domestic abuse. Both of these terms are used in the statutes of Arizona law and those of other states of the U.S. Each of the terms refers to acts intended to harm an …
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Read MoreIn Arizona, domestic abuse charges are taken very seriously and thus the penalties are very severe. Domestic violence is defined as nearly any criminal act of abuse committed by a household or family member against another. Domestic abuse is not only physical but may be sexual or emotional in nature. Neglect and economic control are …
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Read MoreOften, these two words are used interchangeably to describe similar conduct. They both appear in state codes and may differ according to states. In most cases, the two will appear in family law or domestic relations law statutes related to matters like divorce, child custody, and civil restraining orders. In this article, we will explore …
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Read MoreThe global coronavirus pandemic crisis has turned our daily lives upside down. From people being unable to work to receiving lockdown violation tickets for failing to properly practice social distancing, it seems we all have a lot of reasons to feel a bit on edge these days. Being locked in your home is stressful, but …
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