Typically, a judge will decide custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors like physical and emotional needs, safety, stability of home, cooperation between parents, parenting skills, etc., all help a judge determine what type of custody parents get over their child during a divorce. But what happens when domestic violence occurs? Any…
If you are in an abusive relationship or suffering from intimate partner violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text 1-800-787-3224. Please stay safe. Your safety is your number one priority at all times. Your safety is especially important if you are involved in a relationship with someone who may have a…
The truth is, it’s more than assault. In fact, there is even a name for it. It’s called “coercive control” and it is a destructive, isolating, and manipulative set of behaviors that victims of domestic abuse often face from their partners, ultimately causing them to feel or become trapped in their abusive relationships. In a…
Sadly, domestic violence is a problem that affects women in abusive relationships year-round. However, cases in domestic abuse tend to increase particularly during the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. While there is never an excuse for someone committing acts of violence towards their partner, some of the reasons research shows abuse goes up during…
No person deserves domestic abuse. It’s something no one should have to go through. But unfortunately, domestic abuse in relationships and marriages is all to real. What’s worse is that in the highly digital world that we live in, domestic abusers now make it even more difficult for their victims to escape them. There is…