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Healing Wounds: Addressing the Long-Term Effects of Family Violence

Family violence can have long-lasting effects on its victims. These range from physical and emotional trauma to financial and social repercussions. The effects can continue long after the violence has stopped. It is crucial to address them so that victims can heal and move forward. The Physical Effects of Family Violence Family violence can result in various physical injuries, from bruises and cuts to broken bones and internal injuries. These injuries may heal over time, but the effects can be long-lasting, including: Chronic Pain: Victims of family violence may experience ongoing pain from injuries sustained during the violence. They may

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Recovering From Domestic Violence: A Guide for Victims and Their Families

If you are a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone. Thousands of people experience domestic violence yearly, and many of them struggle to recover. This can be a challenging process, but with the right resources, it is possible to overcome the emotional toll and rebuild your life. Many victims have focused on recovery strategies to alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and other lingering traumas from the abuse. By better understanding different approaches to domestic violence recovery, victims and their families can develop a more comprehensive plan that meets their unique needs to accelerate the healing process.

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How to Spot the Early Signs of Domestic Violence

People enter relationships to add value to their lives in many ways. Some are looking for love, some seek companionship, and others are looking for someone to take care of them. Unfortunately, not all relationships are built on healthy foundations. Some relationships are based on power and control, leading to domestic violence. If you’re in a relationship, it’s important to be able to spot the signs of domestic violence to keep yourself safe. What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a toxic pattern of uncalled-for, controlling behavior that can include a combination of physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual abuse.

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Family Violence in the Midwest

What may seem like a minor disagreement can quickly escalate into something much more serious for families with an abuser in the home. The vicious cycle of abuse usually starts off small and can escalate over time into physical violence. Because the health and safety of each family member is the top priority, make sure to know what the signs of domestic violence are, so you can protect yourself and those that you love, in addition to seeking legal help to remove yourself from the abuse. What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a toxic pattern of coercive, controlling behavior

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Can Criminal Conviction Influence Family Court Orders?

If you have a standing family court order that pertains to child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and other agreements with an ex-spouse, criminal conviction can potentially alter your family court order in various ways. Domestic violence and child abuse will almost certainly lead to family court proceedings, but it is also possible for criminal activity seemingly unrelated to a family court order to lead to modification proceedings. In the event you or an ex-spouse are convicted of a crime, it is essential to consult your family law attorney as soon as possible to determine how this will influence any

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Domestic Violence and Child Custody

It’s an unfortunate reality that every year in the United States, thousands of people of all ages suffer the effects of domestic violence. Many victims of domestic violence are children, and parents may wonder how domestic violence influences custody over child victims. Whether you have been wrongfully accused of committing domestic violence or have discovered your child has been abused by a member of your family or household, call our firm. It is essential to understand what can be done to prevent further domestic violence and the consequences of these actions. If you are preparing to divorce because of domestic

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Emotional Abuse Is Domestic Violence: How to Identify It and Get Help

When you were young, you were likely told “words don’t hurt” if you reported to an adult that someone insulted you. Many of us carried this mantra into our adult lives and thought it to be the truth, but, essentially, it is a false statement. Words are the chief weapon of the emotional abuser, and while no physical injury is sustained, the wounds are palpable and detrimental to the victim(s). Emotional abuse, like any abuse, is not discriminatory; it can and does happen to/is carried out by every age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, religion, etc. Signs of Emotional

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How to Prepare Yourself for Divorce Mediation

The divorce process is likely to be one of the most challenging experiences of your life, even if you are sure that your marriage should end. Some divorcing spouses struggle with the emotional aspects of their divorces more than the financial and practical issues the process entails, and the opposite is true for others. For most, both sides of the divorce process are challenging, and it can take years to truly recover from the experience, both personally and financially. One of the best things you and your spouse can do to make the divorce easier for both of you is

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Private Investigators in Cases of Family Law

For many people, private investigators are a facet of media imagination. Though they certainly make entertaining characters, they do exist in the real world. Private investigators play a large role in court cases, especially regarding family law issues. Because most people value their families more than anything else, it is not unusual to go to all lengths to protect them. For some people, that means hiring a private investigator to collect information on their spouse or child’s other parent. Because divorces often mean that two people are irreconcilably different, the reality is that many divorces end up in a contentious

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How Social Media Can Affect Your Case

Most everyone uses social media in some capacity or another. Whether you use your online platforms for professional reasons or for staying connected with friends, it’s important to understand the potential consequences of logging on. If you are involved in a legal battle, negotiations, or modifications of any kind, the content you post on your social media platforms could work against you in court. Many people unwittingly provide proof against themselves via social media, or at the very least provide the other side of the argument with compelling evidence that you are dishonest. Though this may seem impossible, social media

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Domestic Violence 101: Everything You Need to Know

Domestic violence is never called for and never appropriate. Despite this, thousands of people find themselves in situations of domestic violence every year, without any idea of what to do. Because domestic violence can look many different ways, it can be challenging to identify, especially as the victim. What’s more, most victims of domestic violence know and love their abusers, and it can be painful and confusing to admit that their behavior is harmful. In some situations, the violence is overt and obvious, but victims are frightened and unable to take action. In other cases, the behavior is subtle and

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Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

For most couples, marriage is an exciting time in their relationship. Amidst the wedding planning and preparation, few couples want to think about their marriage ending. While no one gets married for the purpose of getting divorced, it is still important to think about what might happen if one of you decides that the marriage is no longer the right fit. For some people, a simple division of assets would be sufficient in the event of a divorce. However, for others, a divorce would strip them of many of their assets, benefits, and even inheritances. If you are headed down

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