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Divorce is never easy or pleasant. Divorce coupled with domestic violence is especially treacherous. The Texas Council on Family Violence estimates that in 2007 there were 189,401 incidents of family violence. In 2008, 136 women were killed by a partner.
Domestic violence is a serious issue and needs to be handled with care. Spouses who are victims of domestic violence may spend a good amount of time squirreling away money for a family lawyer and accommodations once they are actually able to leave their abuser. During this contemplation and planning stage, its important to erase browser history, keep e-mail secure, and make phone calls in private. Safety first. Its best to not agitate the abuser until there is a plan for safety.
There are numerous shelters and organizations that can help a domestic violence victim. Some victims may be able to seek shelter with family members. Some cannot due to family dynamics or out of fear that the abuser may harm family members.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you need to consider the safety of you and your children first. Contact a family lawyer as soon as it is safe to do so and make sure you inform your family law attorney of the domestic violence. At that point, you and your lawyer may discuss further means of ensuring your safety such as restraining orders and the like. Abusers will stop at nothing to keep their victims. They might go to a childs school and try to use the children as leverage or as a weapon. Keeping your lawyer informed of your fears and concerns is the best way to see to your safety. Your lawyer is objective and free of the emotional turmoil that surrounds divorce and divorce complicated by domestic violence.
Its not easy to leave a marriage. Its especially difficult to leave an abusive one, but for your safety and the safety of your children its necessary.
Our attorneys provide marital and family law representation to men, women, parents, and even couples without children. Our family law practice includes legal advice and representation in a range of family law matters, including
We can help you put your life back together. If you are considering a divorce or are facing family law issue in Williamson County, Texas Contact us today for a Free Consultation.’
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