The recent senate hearings have highlighted the difficult nature of previously unreported claims of abuse. This is something that comes up quite often in divorce and domestic abuse cases. Many women fail to report abuse when it happens, although they later may need to substantiate those claims for … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Laws in Massachusetts
Domestic violence is defined as abuse committed by one family member against another. It includes physical harm, threat/fear of physical harm, or involuntary sexual acts. Abuse can be physical or emotional in nature, or involve control of money/finances. If you are involved in any type of domestic … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Cases in Massachusetts
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the country have experienced some sort of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a criminal act, and as such, has legal consequences. If you were a victim of domestic violence or have been accused … [Read more...]
