Domestic Violence
How can I get divorced in a domestic violence situation?
When it comes to domestic violence, the number one priority is ensuring that you and your children are safe.
Domestic violence includes threats or actual physical or sexual violence, emotional or psychological abuse, stalking, or financial abuse. If you are the victim of domestic violence, help is available through the courts, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations and mental health professionals. The articles in this section will answer questions you might have about domestic violence laws and what relief can be provided by the courts, as well as other support that is available.
Relocation and Domestic Violence: Moving Far Away From Safety
There are several reasons why a parent can decide to relocate. Though most of these reasons can result around positive changes, such as a new job, a new relationship, as well as being closer to family. However, there are times when a parent will decide to relocate due...
Is Domestic Violence Grounds for Divorce?
Are you a victim of domestic violence? If you are, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed. Afraid. Uncertain of where to turn, or what to do. It’s important to know and understand first and foremost, that if you find yourself in this situation, it’s not your fault...
Co-Parenting After Abuse
Co-parenting after a divorce can be complicated. This is true even in the best of circumstances. Understandably, after a marriage ends, emotions are often running high, not to mention the fact that an inability to work together cooperatively is often part of what...
Domestic Violence and Staying Safe
Unfortunately, we all may know someone who has been subjected to domestic violence. And as statistics show, domestic violence occurs at least once in two thirds of all marriages throughout the United States, with over 95% of those subjected to domestic violence being...
Domestic Violence – How to Identify It and How to Protect Yourself
When most of us enter into a marriage, or really any type of long-term romantic relationship, particularly in the early stages of that relationship, we feel in love and we hope for the best. In the beginning, many people would find it almost impossible to believe that...
Relocation and Domestic Violence: Moving Far Away From Safety
There are several reasons why a parent can decide to relocate. Though most of these reasons can result around positive changes, such as a new job, a new relationship, as well as being closer to family. However, there are times when a parent will decide to relocate due...
Domestic Violence in North Carolina: Understanding the Basics
Are you a victim of domestic violence? If so, you should know first and foremost, that you are not at fault. You should also know that you are not alone. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States....
What If My Ex Threatens Harm?
What should you do if your spouse becomes so depressed that he or she threatens you or threatens self-harm?
How to Divorce an Abusive Spouse
It may be a hard and scary process, but the legal system is here to help you handle ending an abusive relationship.
Domestic Violence in North Carolina
North Carolina domestic violence statutes provide specific procedures to help victims obtain relief.
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