Subscribe: What A Victim of Domestic Violence Can Do
Domestic violence is a very personal and painful experience, and it requires handling by trained professionals who are experienced and compassionate. The first step in a domestic violence case is to protect the victim from any more abuse. This can be done with court orders that can be obtained with the help of an attorney who specializes in family law.Domestic violence law in California defines domestic violence as the following:o Threats of injury by hitting or using a weapon o Actual physical behavior that hurts the person o Forced sexual behavior and harassment o Psychological abuse that deflates a person’s self esteem or attempts to control the person o Stalking or cyberstalkingIf any of these actions occur, law allows a victim to request a protective order from the court to stop the abusive behavior. These protective orders can be sought for an abusive spouse, but they can also be obtained against a sexual partner, family …
