Woman experiencing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increase in Domestic Abuse During the Pandemic

We speak of people being “trapped” in an abusive relationship and the terminology is apt since victims of domestic torment feel powerless to escape. During the strict protocol imposed by the pandemic, entrapment has become more and more real, as individuals experiencing domestic violence have been increasingly unable to leave home or seek help. Cooped…

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Phoenix Domestic Violence Attorneys Can Help Victims

Q: How can family lawyers help domestic violence victims? Many people think a Phoenix family law attorney just handles divorce cases.  True, the majority of a family law practice generally has something to do with getting divorced or post-divorce factors commonly associated with divorce–like child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, and more. But there…

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Escaping a Marriage of Domestic Violence

Q: How can a domestic violence victim get a divorce? There are many reasons that make one or both spouses consider getting a divorce. While state laws differ, most states including Arizona are no-fault divorce states. That means they do not require a party who wants a divorce to show that the other was at…

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Mom’s Cooking Could Cost Her Custody

Can what you feed your child be considered child abuse? Arizona family law attorneys have seen it all. They’ve seen couples getting divorced in Arizona over disputes with each other. And they’ve also seen families torn apart by domestic violence or child abuse. Sometimes, something as seemingly innocent as a bowl of macaroni and cheese…

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Bullets in the Bathroom

Must domestic violence result in a physical injury? Poor aim in the bathroom stories usually relate to men or boys, well, missing their marks and are told in frustration by the wives and moms charged with cleaning up after them. So even Arizona domestic violence attorneys raised an eyebrow when they heard the tale out…

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Tackling Domestic Violence in Arizona

Q: Can a family lawyer help domestic violence victims? It’s all downhill after the honeymoon. Sadly, that standard joke is a grim reality for many domestic violence victims. Arizona family law attorneys often counsel domestic violence victims whose partners abuse them and/or their children. In fact, domestic violence is an increasingly common reason couples divorce……

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From Arson Allegations to Arrows

Q: Can domestic violence involve a bow and arrows? Phoenix Family law attorneys see their fair share of domestic conflicts through the eyes of their clients. While it is always upsetting to witness, it’s particularly distressing when children are the victims. During a divorce, couples may be anything from easy-going and amicable to uncooperative and…

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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Families

Q: Where can I get relief from domestic violence? Arizona Family law attorneys see firsthand how the fallout from drug or alcohol addiction or other unfortunate circumstances can drive couples to divorce and tear families apart. Domestic violence takes many different forms. While it may include physical violence or sexual abuse, it can also come…

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Family Law Attorneys Can Help Domestic Violence Victims

Q: Who should a domestic violence victim turn to for help? When your law practice is exclusively devoted to all aspects of Arizona family law, you routinely get to help families navigate the more common issues in a divorce, like child custody and visitation (legally referred to as legal decision-making and parenting time, respectively). Unfortunately,…

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