The following may be useful exhibits if your domestic violence case goes to court: Photographs of injuries; Photographs of damaged property; Abusive or threatening notes, letters, texts or e-mails; Abusive or threatening voice messages; Videos or audio of your spouse abusing or threatening you (speak with an attorney prior to secretly recording anyone without their…
If your domestic violence case goes to court, the following may be useful exhibits: Photographs of injuries; Photographs of damaged property; Abusive or threatening notes, letters, texts or e-mails; Abusive or threatening voice messages; Videos or audio of your spouse abusing or threatening you (speak with an attorney prior to secretly recording anyone without their…
Develop a plan with your safety and that of your children as your highest priority. In addition to meeting with an attorney at your first opportunity, develop a safety plan in the event you and your children need to escape your home. A great way to do this is to let in support from an…
If your significant other threatens to hurt you, and you are in fear of imminent serious bodily injury, a Judge may enter a civil Domestic Violence Order of Protection in your favor. Our state statutes protect not only those individuals that have been physically abused, but those that are in fear of being abused. In…