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Posted on Oct 17, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
When involved in a violent marriage relationship, not only are you placing yourself at risk, but also if you have children they are being placed at risk as well. When you are in one of these ...
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Posted on Oct 10, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Statistics show that 1 out of every 4 woman will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. And there are around 1.3 million reported cases of domestic violence per year, 85% of those cases being ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Unfortunately, domestic violence is all too common in today’s society. Research shows that one out of every four woman in a relationship has been abused at some point by either a husband or a ...
Continue reading "Financially Preparing for Divorce From Abusive Relationships" »
Posted on Sep 13, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Monday was a tragic day for a community in Michigan. Ricky Nelson Coley, 50, was a father who had recently gone through a terrible divorce was currently out of a job, buried deep into debt, and had a ...
Continue reading "North Carolina Man in Police Standoff After a Difficult Divorce" »
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
State governments always want to limit the amount of domestic violence prevalent in their state, which is why Minnesota authorities have chosen to create a database that they hope will be able to ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Couples that are dealing with problems often file for a divorce as a means to get out of the relationship. Perhaps they disagree on everything, or one of the spouses cheated, or they just don’t ...
Continue reading "Divorce Gone Wrong: Both End Up Dead" »
Posted on Jul 13, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Domestic violence is unfortunately very prevalent in today’s society; if you are a victim it is important for you to know that you are not alone. Know that there are people around who want to ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Elisa Izquierdo was six-years-old when her testimony became a symbol of child abuse and a deciding factor in an important American court case. The little girl was a tragic victim; she was beaten to ...
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Posted on May 31, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Law enforcement officials and prosecutors have long had trouble with attempted strangulation cases. Unlike other domestic violence incidents that leave more visible scares, strangulation can be a less ...
Continue reading "New Laws Being Passed Regarding Domestic Violence and Strangulation" »
Posted on May 16, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
News sources say that citations were written for both football star Deion Sanders and his wife last month. When police arrived at their home in Texas, they found that both Sanders and his wife were ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be wondering where you can turn for help to put an end to the abuse once and for all. Whether you are being abused physically or emotionally, a man or ...
Continue reading "Domestic Violence: Turn to a Family Lawyer for Help" »
Posted on May 2, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Media outlets say that a former TV star was detained last week on suspicion of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend. According to the police report for the case, Lane Garrison was arrested for ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Domestic violence crisis centers in New Hampshire reported an increase in victims seeking help last year. All of the centers combined saw 16,000 men, women, and children come through their doors ...
Continue reading "More Domestic Violence Victims Sought Help say Statistics" »
Posted on Apr 17, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
The case of a woman found beaten to death in her own home has continued to elude police. While a note was left behind by the killer, police in southern California do not yet have a suspect in custody. ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
The case of a teenage boy shot and killed unarmed has made national headlines. Although the police have not charged the man who shot him, news agencies are conducting their own research into the ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A domestic violence dispute ended in death last week in the state of Florida and according to reports police officers were forced to shoot a teenage boy who charged at them with a knife. Law ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
An important issue is going through the U.S. Senate and has raised tempers on both sides of the political spectrum. A group of Democratic senators is trying to renew a program that will protect ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
While incidences of domestic violence are frequently in the news in America, it is not a phenomenon found only in the US. Women and children around the world are victims of domestic abuse, with new ...
Continue reading "Avon And Reese Witherspoon Announce Global Domestic Violence Grants" »
Posted on Mar 15, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Domestic violence cases are filling the dockets already of Orange County, Florida. The latest case in the news involves the double murder of an estranged wife and her boyfriend. According to reports, ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Last week, Hugh Hefner's son was accused of domestic violence. Now, it has been announced that the victim has decided not to bring charges against her abuser if he agrees to a public apology. ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A unique judgment came down from a Florida court this month. A man that allegedly simulated strangling his wife has been told to take her to Red Lobster. According to the court documents, J.B., 47, ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Florida has included language to an old bill that would help victims of domestic violence. Once the law goes into effect, victims could apply for unemployment benefits. The bill, known as Senate Bill ...
Continue reading "Florida Changes Law for Domestic Violence Victims" »
Posted on Feb 7, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Police caught up with the man believed to have stabbed his own wife and her parents in their home. He was captured leaving a fast food restaurant by an officer that recognized his vehicle. W.P., 50, ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Each year over 1 million women become victims of domestic violence. This means that someone close to the women has inflicted harm and that harm may be fatal or non-fatal in nature. In the U.S., ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
News sources report that a man was wanted on not just one but three arrest warrants for domestic abuse. While he has avoided capture since last May, police have finally caught up with the suspect, ...
Continue reading "Serial Domestic Violence Offender Arrested by Police" »
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