Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Parental Alienation vs. Domestic Violence Allegations
Family court proceedings involving child custody are often emotional and contentious. Among the most complex and sensitive issues that arise are claims of parental alienation and domestic violence. Both can significantly impact custody decisions, but the line between legitimate allegations and false claims can be difficult to navigate. While parental alienation occurs when one… Read More »
How Domestic Violence Affects Immigration Status: Legal Protections for Immigrant Victims
Many immigrant victims of domestic violence in Florida fear seeking help due to concerns about their immigration status, potential deportation, or losing custody of their children. Fortunately, there are specific legal protections in place for immigrant victims of domestic violence that can help them escape abusive situations while securing their immigration status. Two key… Read More »
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody in Florida: How Abuse Affects Parenting Rights
When a marriage or partnership breaks down, child custody is often one of the most emotionally charged issues to resolve. In cases involving allegations or findings of domestic violence, these decisions become even more complex. Florida courts prioritize the best interests of the child in custody cases, and the presence of domestic violence can… Read More »
How to Protect Your Digital Privacy After Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is a courageous and significant step toward reclaiming your life and personal safety. However, even after physically distancing yourself from an abuser, it’s crucial to protect your digital privacy. In today’s connected world, abusers can use technology to monitor, harass, or manipulate their victims from afar. Securing your devices, social… Read More »
What Constitutes Stalking in Florida?
Under Florida law, stalking is defined as the willful, malicious, and repeated following, harassing, or cyberstalking of one person by another. Harassment refers to a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Cyberstalking includes engaging in electronic communication directed at a specific person… Read More »
Florida’s Statutes on Domestic Violence: Focusing on Victim’s Rights
Domestic violence remains a critical issue in Florida, impacting numerous lives across the state each year. It is crucial for victims to understand their legal rights and the protections available under Florida law to safely navigate away from abusive situations and begin the recovery process. What Constitutes Domestic Violence in Florida? In Florida, domestic… Read More »
Child Abuse
Child abuse is not just physical violence directed at a child. It is any form of maltreatment by an adult, which is violent or threatening for the child. This includes neglect. The first step in helping children who have been abused or neglected is learning to recognize the signs of maltreatment. All children deserve… Read More »
How to Help a Person Experiencing Abuse
Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines have shown that all types of violence against women and girls — particularly domestic violence — have intensified. If you know someone experiencing domestic abuse, learn how to help… Read More »
What Are The Types of Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence an abuser may also orchestrate a victim’s loss of employment by sabotaging them at work. It can happen at home or outside the home. It causes fear and harm to the body, mind and spirit. It can have overwhelming effects on the physical and psychological well-being of a victim. Making the decision… Read More »
Domestic Violence During Crisis
Domestic violence affects the lives of nearly 5 million women, children, and their relatives a year. The physical and mental impact on those involved has the potential to affect their lives and their mental well-being for years after the incident has occurred. The prevalence of domestic violence is everywhere. However, during times of crisis,… Read More »