Domestic Violence

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by Brendan Dalton When people consider the meaning behind domestic violence vs domestic abuse, it’s often unclear whether they are the same act, or whether they signify different types of conduct. The answer to that question is also somewhat vague. Most states use the terms somewhat interchangeably within their court system. These terms include a […]

In situations involving domestic violence, one of the most important legal tools available to those who have been abused is the temporary restraining order (“TRO”). These orders are what is commonly thought of as a “restraining order”. By preventing contact between the abuser and the victim, temporary restraining orders serve to break the cycle of […]

During the Super Bowl this year, a commercial presented by NO MORE focused on ending domestic violence and sexual assault. The spot centered on a call from a woman to 911, pretending to order a pizza to escape the violence she was experiencing in her home. The abuse she experienced is evident in the scenes […]