Posts tagged "domestic violence"

Child custody matters involving parents who were never legally married can be complex and highly contentious. Such has been the case in the child custody battle between Hollywood actress Halle Berry and her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.

Family law matters related to domestic violence often include child custody disputes. A recent custody dispute involving 14-year-old actress Ariel Winter, has pit the actress's mother against the girl's adult sister. Amid allegations of domestic violence, Shanelle Gary, the adult sister of the 14-year-old Modern Family actress recently petitioned a court to be named Winter's legal guardian.

In the state of New Jersey 14 different legal offenses may be categorized as "domestic violence," including kidnapping, criminal restraint, sexual assault, and burglary. These and other specific notions pair with a wide state definition of a potential domestic violence victim that includes married or divorced couples, children, siblings, and roommates offers law enforcement a solid legal framework with which to investigate reports and offenses.

Recently it has been revealed that even in smaller towns such as Verona and Cedar Grove, police respond to domestic violence calls once per week or more. For officers, such a broad and polysemic outline for domestic violence is not without its reasoning. Indeed, "the definition of a domestic violence victim is very broad, to offer them as much protection as possible under the law," the Cedar Grove Police Chief commented earlier this week.

Violence of any sort is not acceptable in a relationship or marriage. Sadly, many women stay in marriages where acts related to domestic violence are common and pervasive. While it may be difficult to leave for a variety of reasons, it's important that women who are in abusive relationships take the steps necessary to preserve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

When tensions escalate in the home, things can often reach a breaking point and domestic violence can ensue. A woman in northern New Jersey underwent surgery earlier in the week as a result of a stabbing wound she sustained from a male aggressor inside of her apartment. The woman's adult daughter and the attacker were also wounded. The relationship between the aggressor and the two women is yet unclear, but one thing is clear: the women were both victims of domestic violence.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a survey of more than 16,500 adults that showed that more than one-third of women experienced physical violence, stalking or sexual assault by an intimate partner. This includes residents in New Jersey and is known as domestic violence.

Domestic violence can include physical or mental violence between family members, and spouses who are being abused may be well-advised to seek divorce.

There are numerous things that can lead to divorce. Some people realize they have little in common. In other situations, people realize they are no longer in love. Unfortunately, domestic violence can also lead to divorce. When violence or abuse is to blame for a marriage's end, it can be difficult to leave the marriage safely.

In a recent Huffington Post article, Jeffrey Landers talks about the steps people can take the protect their assets when they are leaving abusive marriages. Managing your finances after divorce is never easy, but if you are the victim of domestic violence, you may need to take pro-active steps to ensure you can be financially stable after your split.

New legislation before the New Jersey Senate could enforce stricter rules regarding how much bail can be paid by suspects in domestic violence cases in the state, particularly when a restraining order has been violated. Proponents of the legislation hope that it will offer victims of domestic abuse more protection -- protection many victims do not feel is offered under the current rules.

Under current New Jersey law, domestic violence suspects can have the option of posting 10 percent of the required bail to be released from jail. Some fear that this allowance lets suspects out of jail too quickly, and it doesn't provide the incentive necessary for the suspects to appear in court. Based on the new legislation, suspects in domestic violence cases would be required to post the full bail amount before being released, or they would be required secure a bail bond with property equaling the required amount, plus an additional $20,000.

The former World Series MVP, Manny Ramirez, has been released from jail after being accused of domestic violence. He was arrested at his South Florida home for alleged domestic violence against his wife.

Ramirez, who is 39-years-old, was apparently arguing with his wife earlier this week. His wife called the police to their home after she says he slapped her in the face. She also says that he caused her to hit her head on their bed. Mrs. Ramirez reported that called the police because she was afraid that the fight would escalate. Ramirez denies the accusations against him.