Physical abuse can often be the most devastating form of domestic violence, leaving lasting scars that impact victims and their families for a lifetime. Physical abuse results in serious injuries, disabilities, and even death. Understanding how physical abuse and other […]
Appeals give both parties in a family court case the chance to have a court order modified, reversed, or sent back to the lower courts for a retrial. But there’s a distinction between final and temporary court orders and your […]
Your right to appeal a judge’s court order is a valuable part of the legal process. It lets either party in a family court case secure a new outcome if errors were made by the courts. But can you still […]
Sexual abuse causes lasting injuries to entire families. Understanding the role of sexual abuse in domestic violence can help you get the resources you need to escape an abusive relationship. Learning how to recognize common signs of sexual abuse helps […]
Under Georgia family law, both parties in a lawsuit can seek to modify or overturn a court’s final order. The decisions that courts make affect all aspects of a divorce case including child custody and visitation, the separation of marital […]
Filing an appeal lets you have a court order modified, overturned, or sent back to the lower court for a retrial. Appeals are granted by a higher appellate court, and there are specific rules that need to be considered. A […]
Domestic violence isn’t always easy to recognize. Non-physical abuse includes intimidation, threats of violence, coercion, and financial control. But the intimidation that many people experience leads to lasting psychological scars that impact victims, their children, and entire families. Understanding how […]
Family law courts make decisions on important issues such as child support and custody, the division of marital property, and alimony. But what happens when the court makes a final decision that isn’t in your favor? The appeals process lets […]
The appeals process helps either party get the outcome they want in the family law courts. Filing an appeal allows plaintiffs and defendants to have the court’s final decision overturned or modified. But what if you’re on the receiving end […]
Domestic abuse extends beyond physical acts of violence. Abusers may also use psychological tactics such as coercion and intimidation to gain control over their victims. Isolating victims is another way that abusers exert their power over their partners. Friends and […]