Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Will Allegations of Domestic Violence Affect My Divorce Settlement?
Allegations of domestic violence can have both a direct and indirect impact on divorce settlement proceedings, including child custody issues, alimony matters, and even property division. Because each divorce case is unique, you should consider speaking with an experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney to learn more about how domestic violence could affect your own… Read More »
Protective Orders During Separation
Even though most adults enter into the divorce process with the best interest of everyone involved in mind, it is not unusual for the relationship climate to become volatile. Divorce is extremely stressful, and in some situations this stress has led to abuse within LGBT households. Physical, mental, and emotional abuse can take their… Read More »
The Connection between Mass Killings and Domestic Violence
On June 15th, the New York Times featured an interesting article on the connection between mass killings and domestic violence, specifically addressing the severe tragedy that Florida recently experienced in June when a gunman massacred many innocent individuals at a nightclub in Orlando. As discussed in the article, the gunman had a history of… Read More »
Florida Judge Punishes Domestic Violence Victim
Earlier this month, in what is being criticized as a potentially unethical decision, a Seminole County judge (Collins) decided to sentence a domestic violence victim to three days in jail for failing to attend the trial against the father of her son, in spite of subpoena requiring her presence. Collins, once a former prosecutor… Read More »
