The word “family” is defined by YourDictionary.com as ”a specific group of people that may be made up of partners, children, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.” This is a more current definition of the word “family” than as defined by Merriam-Webster as “the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their […]
Domestic Violence Child Removal Actions
There are hundreds of cases across the country involving the removal of children from a parent who has suffered domestic abuse at the hands of their spouse or partner. Sometimes labeled as unfit parents, victims of domestic violence are blamed for failing to protect or for neglecting a child who may have witnessed the abuse. […]
Child Custody in Domestic Violence Situations
Domestic violence is pervasive and often is perpetrated by an abuser who is intent on control using threats of violence and physical and emotional abuse to intimidate a victim. An abuser may also target children in the home in order to control a spouse who may just try to go-along-get- along to keep the attention […]
Violation of Restraining Order
If a temporary restraining order (TRO) is violated, it is often up to the victim to return to court to prove the abuser has acted in contempt of the court order. In many states violations of a restraining order will result in an arrest and mandatory sentencing for violating the order. If police will not […]
Leaving an Abusive Relationship
A pattern of abusive behavior between people currently living together, who have cohabited in the recent past, or who have children together constitutes domestic violence. It can occur between people of the same sex or opposite sex, but over 90 percent of domestic violence is directed toward women of all races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. […]
Domestic Violence
If you are the victim of domestic violence, whether it is physical violence or abusive behavior and would like to discuss all your legal options available to you to protect you and your children, contact Probst Law Offices for help. We provide a free, confidential consultation to discuss what options are available to protect you […]