When it becomes widely known that someone was in an abusive relationship, a typical response from those around them – even friends and family members – is to ask why they didn't leave. People are so confused about why someone would stay with a partner who's abusing...
Tips for creating records of domestic violence
One potential issue in a domestic violence or abuse case is that you and the abuser -- a spouse or romantic partner -- may be the only people who were present when the situation occurred. As a result, you may tell very different stories. For example, you may claim...
Domestic violence doesn’t have to target kids to affect them
A surprising number of people suffering from domestic abuse will stay with their violent partners because they worry that divorce will harm their children. They may think that if their partner doesn't hurt the kids physically, leaving might do more harm than the...
How you do prove domestic violence in divorce?
Few crimes are as difficult to prove as domestic violence. All too often, the worst violence between intimate partners only occurs behind closed doors, meaning no one else sees the abuse. Additionally, victims often cover up for their abusers until the moment that...
Don’t remain in an abusive marriage out of fear
There are many pros and cons of staying together with or divorcing a spouse, but no spouse should ever remain in a violent marriage because they are too afraid to leave. But your fears do have merit, as women who leave their abusers have 70 times the risk of being...
It’s harder than people realize to leave an abusive spouse
Whenever a celebrity or someone else in the public eye accuses their spouse of abuse and leaves their marriage, it’s a common response for people to ask why the abuse victim didn’t leave sooner. These people are often honestly confused -- having never been through...
Do children forget about abuse?
Every so often, you hear stories about adults who suddenly begin to remember being subjected to some sort of abuse when they were younger. You may find yourself wondering how this can possibly happen. If something so traumatic occurred when the person was a child,...
Signs you might be a victim of domestic violence
Sometimes, everyone can see what is going on in your relationship except you. One of the things that abusive spouses excel at is convincing you that their actions toward you are normal, or that you deserve to be treated in this way. Here are some telltale signs that...
Tips for leaving an abusive relationship
To those on the outside, leaving an abusive relationship often seems like an easy and obvious thing to do. Those who are trapped in such a relationship, however, know just how complex and difficult it can be. It’s not as simple as just packing up one day and moving to...
Why do women stay in abusive relationships?
“Just leave him.” It’s what they always say when they spot the bruise on your arm or notice the hastily applied make-up on your cheek. If only it were that easy. Your friends are right; you do need to get out of your abusive relationship. Domestic violence is not...