Importance Of A Domestic Violence Attorney For The Abused

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



There are many types of domestic violence charges, and this can range from any financial, sexual, social, verbal and physical abuse. Domestic violence also includes child endangerment and any threats or violent acts that have been committed even if it was not done intentionally to an individual. Committing domestic violence is punishable by law. A domestic violence conviction whose case was filed as either a misdemeanor or felony can send the offending individual to jail for a certain period of time, oblige the abuser to attend counseling and perform a certain amount of community service. Also included in the domestic violence conviction are fines that need to be paid, and an order for the offending party to stay away from the former partner and the partners’ children.

Domestic violence is a complicated branch of law wherein you would need the assistance of a domestic violence attorney. If you feel your life is in danger, a domestic violence attorney can help you obtain a civil restraining order, civil harassment order, or a restraining order for domestic violence. When you see a domestic violence attorney, it is a good idea to provide him any physical evidence that you have proving that you and/or your children have been abused. A domestic violence attorney will most likely request you to go to the nearest police station where a statement will be taken. If the police think that you have a case, the suspected abuser may be arrested. Your domestic violence attorney will also find a professional investigator to interview you, the abuser and any other people who have witnessed any incidents of domestic violence.

You must make a firm decision on filing a domestic violence case if you are abused. Some states will not allow you to drop any charges against an abuser once you have filed domestic violence charges.

Domestic violence attorneys can be widely found anywhere including the Internet, through referrals, your local state bar association, or even through the newspaper. Because the professional fees of a lawyer can be very expensive, ensure that once you have selected a lawyer that you discuss the terms of payment in advance to avoid any misunderstandings along the way.


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