Domestic violence is a serious problem in Virginia, and many people have loved ones who are in relationships involving domestic abuse. There are several things people can do to help their loved ones who are in abusive relationships, and taking specific steps might...
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Some domestic abusers may get access to firearms
On Feb. 29, two men went to the Supreme Court arguing that despite being convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence, they should be allowed to purchase and own guns. If the men are successful, then victims of domestic abuse in Virginia and throughout the United States...
Domestic abuse and Track Palin’s case
Virginians may have heard about the alleged domestic violence incident between Track Palin and his girlfriend in Wasilla, Alaska. The son of the former Alaskan governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate was charged with fourth-degree assault as well as possessing a...
Legal assistance for Virginia domestic violence victims
Each year in the United States, 1.3 million women are assaulted by an intimate partner, and three women die every die because of domestic violence. While there are many causes of domestic violence, one way to help victims is to offer them legal assistance whether they...
Mass shootings often arise from domestic violence
Domestic violence in Virginia can become much worse when the abusive partner obtains a gun. Shooters who engage in mass shootings are often people who were abusing their domestic partners. These shootings do not get as much media attention as the mass shootings that...
Financial abuse a source of control in violent relationships
People in Virginia may shake their heads when domestic violence victims return to their abusive relationships, but money often drives the decision. Victims sometimes have no access to money and may not even have a job when they try to leave a relationship because of...
Virginia crime victims could get compensation from state
Crime can have devastating effects on its victims. An act of violence can leave victims physically or mentally scarred. They also can be affected financially by either the crime or the cost of treatment for physical or mental injury. Under some circumstances, victims...
The importance of a protective order in Virginia
For those living under the threat of domestic violence, spousal abuse, stalking or any other type of emotional or physical threat in Virginia, it is important to understand the benefits of a protective order. A protective order, formally referred to as a restraining...
Can a spouse who has been abusive get child custody?
Episodes of abuse against a child or the other parent are taken very seriously by Virginia courts. However, a parent who was abusive in the past may be eligible to seek custody of their child, depending on the circumstances.If one parent abuses the other parent or...
Dealing with domestic violence in Virginia
Many people are victims of domestic violence, and they may not know what to do in order to plan for their safety and to get help. There are options available to victims of domestic violence. It is important for those affected to secure the safety of themselves and any...