Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects marital and non-marital relationships alike. Spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, domestic partners, co-habitating partners, and children may all potentially be victims of acts of domestic violence. Whether you are a victim or have been accused of domestic violence, you need the proper legal representation to assist you in such a difficult time.

To properly defend someone accused of domestic violence, you need an attorney who can examine all the evidence to determine whether it is sufficient or not to support the charges made,or to have the case dismissed or have the charges reduced. A variety of defenses may be used and defenses vary on a case by case basis. The facts relating to the case may include self defense or ashowing of evidence not sufficient to support the claim, and so on.

Remember, you may be a victim of domestic violence even if no physical harm was suffered.You have legal remedies for domestic violence whether you were mentally, emotionally, or physically harmed. This means you need an attorney who has your best legal interest in mind for the current situation as well as in anticipating what protective legal measures may be necessary to protect you and/or your child.