When a divorce involves domestic violence, there are two related issues to deal with – the criminal domestic violence case and the civil divorce case. Whether you are the victim of domestic violence, or you are the person charged, you need an attorney who understands how domestic violence could affect your divorce.

 

·        If you have been the victim of domestic violence, you need a protective order against the person who assaulted you. A protective order can help protect you against further harm.

·        If you have been accused of domestic violence, you need the advice and counsel of a domestic violence attorney. It can be hard to prove a negative – that you were not violent. Knowing how to deal with the accusation can help see that it does not escalate into additional charges.

 

            Domestic violence can have a profound effect on your divorce.

           

·        Parental rights. If a parent is accused of domestic violence toward the other parent or child, custody and parental rights can be affected. Domestic abuse and child abuse are serious charges that can affect your family for years to come.

·        Residence rights. A domestic violence charge can result in the charged spouse being removed immediately from the family home with no right to return until the case is resolved.

           

            Our firm offers you unique representation in that we are qualified to look after both your criminal and family law matters and know how each will affect the other.