Predictors of Physical Abuse in a Relationship-15 Known Factors

The following factors increase the likelihood of a partner being abused in a relationship: A woman who was abused as child can feel it is normal to get abused in life and so would not negotiate to be treated with respect by the husband. A husband with violent temper and who is very possessive [...]

Domestic Violence Defense

Domestic violence law has become more complex over the years and a broader range of acts can be defined as acts of violence. These crimes can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies in California. The violence need not have taken place between a married or cohabitating couple to be considered domestic violence. Dating couples, [...]

Financial Abuse in Marriage

Anna Quindlen wrote a gripping novel a few years ago about a woman who tries to escape from her husband who is abusing her. Because her husband is a cop, she fears he will find her with the same techniques he uses in his detective work. The case of Drew Peterson, a policeman in [...]

Abusive Relationship Statistics – not a True Reflection of the Broadness and Extent of the Problem

Abusive relationship statistics is an area needing much more attention in order for us to get an accurate picture of the reality of the situation. Whenever statistics are mentioned this is usually referring to the narrow end of the spectrum. It only refers to physical abuse, and only what is known. It does not [...]

Divorce and Domestic Violence: is Domestic Violence Different From a Civil Harassment?

The term domestic violence is often subject to numerous misunderstandings. Because of the lack of clarity of what the term actually means, some victims are misled in their search and attempt to have their abuser brought to justice. Therefore it is essential to understand the all aspects covered by domestic violence. Civil harassment [...]

Divorce and Domestic Violence: is Domestic Violence Considered a Crime?

Many divorce attorneys and divorce lawyers are often confronted with this question because of the difficulties associated with domestic violence cases. Indeed domestic violence can take numerous shapes including actual physical abuse or threats of physical abuse, emotional abuse, threatening telephone calls, disturbances at person’s workplace and stalking. Domestic violence covers many forms of [...]

Are You In an Abusive Relationship?

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” -Eleanor Roosevelt There are many levels of abuse. When people think of abusive relationships they often associate them with some kind of physical abuse. Although physical abuse is one of the worst forms of an abusive relationship, abuse does not have to by physical, [...]

Teen Dating Violence

Teens are frequently verbally, physically, and sexually abused in their dating relationships in attempts by their partners to gain power and maintain control.  The victims sometimes cannot recognize the abuse because the examples from their homes, peers, and the media have been abusive as well, and they think it is normal behavior.   At [...]

When to Report Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious problem in our society. No one has the right to intentionally inflict harm upon another person. Domestic violence is any type of abusive behavior by one partner that attempts to manipulate, dominate, and gain and maintain control over the other partner. Abuse can occur in any type of relationship [...]

Emotional Abuse: The abuse no one ever told you about

I find this a very important topic to have a lot more discussion about.  Although we all are raised, and hear all around us, that it is wrong for men to hit and that is abusive, the topic of emotional/verbal/psychological abuse seems to be often over looked.  The damage done emotionally can last even [...]

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