Q: Can a family law attorney protect me if I am a victim of abuse? Whether there are children involved or not, domestic violence is a sensitive, emotional, and sometimes lethal reality. Domestic violence in a relationship can take the form of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse. It may include physical violence, verbal abuse or…

Q: If I miss work due to domestic violence, will I be fired or have my pay docked? Domestic violence is a sad reality in many relationships today. Violence by one partner against another can be physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual in nature. Domestic violence abuse can also come at the hands of a close…

How do domestic disputes get so out of control? Although suspicions of infidelity almost always cause heated arguments and often lead to broken relationships, sometimes such accusations lead to domestic abuse. It is often difficult to tell if the abuse has always been a way of life for the partners or if the infidelity (or…

What is domestic violence and how frequently does it actually occur in Arizona? Defining Domestic Violence Domestic violence is all too common in modern society.  Domestic violence certainly includes physical or sexual abuse by a family member.  It may also include physical or emotional intimidation and bullying within a family unit. While we generally think…

Can a domestic violence case proceed without the victim’s participation? The video of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking his then fiancé out cold in the elevator of an Atlantic City casino was one of the most-publicized and documented occurrences of domestic abuse. Rice was allowed into a pretrial intervention program, which lasted…