No one should have to live in fear, especially in his or her own home. Unfortunately every year thousands of men, women and children suffer abuse at the hands of a spouse, parent, boyfriend, girlfriend or relative. Abuse or domestic violence as it is commonly referred is normally repetitive and harmful physical violence or psychological abuse. No matter what form the abuse takes a permanent scar always remains on the victim.
We will help you establish your rights in a court of law. If a court finds that an individual has been abusing a member of their family or their boy/girlfriend, the consequences could include:
- Termination of their parental rights
- Lost custody or visitation of their children
- Criminal charges
- Jailtime
If you or your children are currently being abused, our experienced family law attorneys can help. We assist you in securing court orders that will prevent the abusing party from coming into contact with either you or your children. We will walk you through all the legal steps and make sure you avoid the legal obstacles standing between a happy and safe life for both you and your child. We understand how excruciating the prospect of facing another day of abuse for either yourself or your child can be, that’s why its vital that you have an experienced team of family law attorneys on your side.
If you are currently dealing with or are worried about dealing with domestic violence in the future, please contact our office so we can help.