If you are involved in a child custody case, you should know that domestic violence can significantly affect the outcome of the case. First, please understand that if you or your children are victims of domestic violence, it is imperative that you take action to ensure your safety. The legal system is here to help […]
Domestic violence is a serious offense. If you have been charged with domestic violence, contact Lasiter & Jackson, Attorneys At Law in Phoenix Arizona for legal advice. Individuals who have been charged with a domestic violence crime may be arrested, charged, and possibly convicted. Individuals face jail time and may be ordered to compensate the […]
The most dangerous place in the world for a woman is her own home. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, intimate partner violence affects millions of women every year. In the time of the coronavirus, being quarantined with an abusive partner poses greater risks. An uptick in domestic violence has already been recorded […]
For those who suffered domestic violence and physical abuse, finding proof may not be that hard. Bruises and lacerations could tell the whole story. Phone calls and medical records could back it up. However, what about people who suffer emotional abuse, financial abuse, psychological abuse, or something else that doesn’t show up on the skin? There […]
In some cases, experts have noted that men are willing to lie in domestic violence cases, hoping to get an edge during a divorce. They can use these lies as a tool to get custody of the children, for instance. It can work like this: The man and the woman begin fighting, and the man […]
Experts who have studied the reasons for divorce over the years have found an interesting trend: Domestic violence is cited in a far smaller percentage of divorce cases than it was in the past. These findings are noted all over the world. For instance, in the Netherlands from about 1945 to 1975, domestic violence was […]
Sixty-eight percent of U.S. homes have a pet, according to the National Pet Owners Survey in 2013-2014. That is about 82.5 million homes, and in many of them, these pets are considered part of the family. It is estimated, however, that 48 to 71 percent of women who are abused by domestic violence also have […]
Domestic violence occurring within the home is always caustic to any relationship, but it can be particularly disastrous for the development of any children exposed to it. Unfortunately, some spouses with children endure verbal and physical abuse for years hoping in vain that the situation will eventually get better. As time goes by, many of […]
Arizona family courts place a strong emphasis on allowing both parents sufficient opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with their children. Divorcing couples with children will usually receive some manner of custody, legal decision-making ability or parenting time visitation privileges unless other factors exist which may be detrimental to the children’s best interests. Arizona courts recognize domestic […]
Using the Internet and social media sites is of tremendous benefit for many Americans. Social media allows us the ability to keep in contact with distant friends and share some of our more intimate personal experiences with others. Unfortunately, social media can be a knife that cuts both ways. Internet sites like Facebook, Twitter and […]
