Domestic Violence Series: Financial support via an Order of Protection
Friday, March 29th, 2019
If you obtain an order of protection against someone you depend on financially, you have some options available to continue receiving financial support. The Tennessee statute that defines the scope of protective orders provides that the court may award financial support and possession of the residence to the petitioner. However, the focus of the hearing on the protective […]
Read More »Domestic Violence Series: Should I get an order 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. You may be wondering: should I get an order of protection?Thankfully, in Tennessee, you have multiple options to deal with this situation should you ever face it. However, […]
Read More »Reporting Domestic Violence
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
What should you expect when reporting domestic violence? 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 […]
Read More »Domestic Violence: Custody Implications
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
When people think of domestic violence, their minds often turn to violence between intimate partners. We should also consider the impact of domestic violence on child custody. 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? Could […]
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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