If you get married to someone who doesn't treat you right, the abuse you suffer can influence many different aspects of your life. Most people acknowledge the dangers of physical abuse, and awareness of emotional abuse has spread in recent years. Sadly, financial...
How to avoid domestic violence charges when you don’t trust your ex
Maybe your ex is taking their cues from some of their toxic friends. Or, perhaps your ex has a mental condition, like borderline personality disorder (BPD), that makes it difficult for them to empathize with anybody else (even you or your child). Maybe they just want...
Can emotional abuse play a role in a pending divorce?
Quite a few factors from your marriage can play a role in how the courts rule in your divorce. Most people recognize that domestic violence, including the physical abuse of a spouse or children, can contribute to someone's desire to file for divorce and complicate...
Child custody and false domestic violence allegations
Lies can damage lives. Many people learn this from their child's other parent. Child custody battles are often heated disputes where one or both parties are intensely emotional. While it can be a terrible experience, it is not unheard of for one parent to take...
Financial manipulation may be a form of domestic violence
Hiding assets or withholding money from a spouse may indicate a troubled relationship or one in which finances serve as a means of control. Most individuals think of domestic violence as an action that occurs through physical harm, harassment or stalking. A couple's...
Programs available for victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence is found in every state of the nation. Each state, though, may address the problem in different ways and even develop different laws and court proceedings to help victims. Also, each state has varying levels of resources that address the needs of...
Which parent do courts favor in abuse situations?
Abuse allegations during a custody battle are, unfortunately, not uncommon. When an allegation comes into a courtroom in North Carolina, the judge must carefully look over the evidence and make a ruling that he or she feels is in the best interests of the child....
Can domestic violence affect a child custody case?
The biggest concern in a North Carolina custody case is the child’s best interests. For a court to grant custody to either parent, the judge must decide that the parent is fit. The state does not favor mothers over fathers or vice versa. While the court has the final...
Do you know the reason for a false domestic abuse claim?
You and your current spouse are in the midsts of divorcing in North Carolina. Out of nowhere, you learn your husband or wife has accused you of domestic violence. While you may have raised your voice, you have not laid hands on your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. What gives?...
What happens after the domestic violence protective order
In North Carolina, the most common method of diffusing a situation of domestic violence is the grant of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO). These temporary restraining orders protect victims by preventing their alleged abuser from contacting or coming near...