State Classifications of Struggling Children
Monday, April 15th, 2019
Parenting is harder than it looks. People across the state of Tennessee often find themselves struggling to provide the care that their children need to function as members of society. When parents are unable to provide that level of care for their children, for whatever reason, the state may step in. When this happens, the […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: Obtaining financial support via an Order of Protection
Friday, March 29th, 2019
In Tennessee, you may seek an order of protection that directs someone to stay away from you or refrain from certain behavior if they do come around you. Often, the defendant is someone to whom you were/are married or someone with whom you share children. If the person that is ordered to stay away from […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: Domestic Assault Charges vs. Orders of Protection
Friday, March 29th, 2019
If you have been attacked, threatened, or otherwise put into fear by your partner or a member of your household, you may not know where to turn. Thankfully, in Tennessee, you have multiple options to deal with this situation should you ever face it. However, you should be aware of the risks and benefits of […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: What if my child witnesses abuse?
Thursday, March 28th, 2019
Most of us have a general idea of the effects of abuse on a child or teen, but what if a child witnesses abuse without being subjected to it directly? If a young person seems unusually withdrawn, displays unexplained changes in behavior like becoming suddenly aggressive or angry, or starts performing poorly in school, there […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: what to expect when survivors report
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
No one wants to think of themselves as a victim of domestic violence, and many of us never saw it coming, but it is a reality of the world we live in. Over 77 thousand reports of domestic violence were made in Tennessee in 2017, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Women made up about […]
Read More »Witnessing Domestic Violence: Implications for Child Custody
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
When people think of domestic violence, their minds turn to violence between intimate partners. Not everyone considers the impact on the family’s children. We all know that some children are subjected to domestic violence directly, but what happens if a child witnesses domestic violence carried out against a family member? 85 percent of all children […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: What is Battered Woman Syndrome, and how can you help?
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
Battered Woman Syndrome is recognized in the psychological community as a subcategory of post-traumatic stress disorder. Women experiencing this syndrome often show shame, guilt or a false sense of responsibility for the abuse they have endured, in addition to typical PTSD symptoms; so, it is typically treated as a more complex form of PTSD. Women […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: Resources for Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
There are many reasons that someone facing domestic violence may remain in an abusive environment, be it from a romantic partner, close friend or a family member. In fact, people in the midst of an abusive relationship might not even be fully aware that what they are experiencing “qualifies” as domestic violence or abuse. This […]
Read More »What’s an Order of Protection, and is it the same thing as a Restraining Order?
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019
An Order of Protection is an Order that either directs the defendant to stay away from you entirely and/or directs them to refrain from certain behavior if they do come around you. These are different from “restraining orders” because they only apply to certain parties and have varying levels of severity. Many people believe you can […]
Read More »What to do if you are being stalked by an estranged spouse or former partner?
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Break-ups and divorces are painful enough to deal with on their own, but if a former partner or estranged spouse is stalking you, it’s time to seek legal action for your own protection and peace of mind. It is difficult to provide a precise definition of stalking. Stalkers typically use several methods to harass victims. […]
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