Domestic Violence Charges: The Shameless Truth

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



Domestic violence charges are uncommon because most married couples would rather solve their domestic issues by themselves rather than drag it to court for everyone else to know about.

Often, domestic violence charges are tied together with divorce papers because these couples have allowed the problem to fester to such a degree that it has destroyed their marriage and divorce is the only resolution possible for both of them.

THE SILENT VIOLENCE

A domestic violence attorney will tell you that domestic violence, in so many levels and guises are permitted all across society. There is a stigma attached to admitting that you are a victim of domestic violence; like it is some kind of failure or inadequacy on your part – that the violence took place because you deserve it.

It is a sad truth, but one that may not last for very long. More and more, as domestic violence task force groups enlighten and empower victims to get out in the open, the shame associated with domestic violence charges are slowly disappearing and domestic violence convictions are serving as blunt warnings to abusive partners to get their acts together or face criminal prosecution and the possibility of jail time.

THE TIES THAT BIND AND BOUND

Family or domestic abuse is not limited to inflicting physical or visible harm. They can take the form of verbal or psychological abuse and may be acute or chronic. Most times, the chronic verbal abuse is the one that does the most damage – the wounds inflicted are not seen but are felt over a longer period of time and can cause irreversible harm not only to the victims but to the people around them as well, especially the children.

Domestic violence charges are civil issues that must be carefully addressed as they involve the most fundamental unit of society – the family. If you are a domestic violence attorney, it can be difficult and emotionally trying to handle domestic violence charges. You have to always uphold and protect the rights of your client, but at the same time try your best to save the marriage and protect the integrity of the family.


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