Those faced with the threat or fear of violence may seek legal orders to prevent the accused person from continued contact or to establish distance between the respondent and the person filing the order. Protective orders take several forms and must involve a court...
Feeling anger is a natural emotion from time to time. Everyone should feel this way sometimes, regardless of their medication, workout routine or other stress-busting strategies. Getting mad may be appropriate and often put the body and mind on alert for necessary...
One of the most difficult events a Kentucky couple can go through is divorce. However, certain factors could make an already challenging time harder. When one spouse alleges violence or abuse, this can evolve into a very emotional and complex matter. Not only do these...
Domestic abuse, whether of a spouse, an intimate partner, grandparents or children is painful and scarring. In a marriage, it affects not only the abused partner but also the children. Domestic violence can be either or both an act of violence and a threat, and...
Domestic violence in a marriage affects not only the abused partner but also the children and extended family. Domestic violence is too often a chronic pattern of behavior from the abuser that family members learn to tolerate. Experts estimate that domestic violence...
Not just in these uncertain times, but nearly any time, tensions can flare when disagreements based on perceived insults arise between friends, acquaintances and strangers. Some situations can abruptly pivot, turning into a scenario similar to a pressure cooker ready...
The silver lining amid this quarantine is that it is an opportunity for families to spend time together. However, there has been concern by some that the quarantine could lead to an uptick in domestic violence in homes that are not safe for family members and even...
Victims of domestic abuse often feel they’ve lost control over their lives. That’s because their partner may watch and judge their every move. Unfortunately, this can lead to victims receiving verbal, physical or even sexual abuse from their abuser. According to a...
Leaving an abusive marriage can be challenging enough. But in some cases, an abusive partner may find ways to track their former spouse's every move. While technology can add value and convenience to many people's lives, victims of digital stalking know the fear,...
