Each year, many people make false accusations of violence or abuse against their partners. Some do it to gain control or prevent someone from leaving them. Others to gain an advantage in child custody matters or to cover up their own actions. If your partner files a...
Civil vs. mandatory protection orders
When there is suspected domestic violence, a protection order often comes into play. Also known as a restraining order, this protects the victim from the accused perpetrator. There are different types of protection orders, and two are civil and mandatory. The...
How is domestic abuse defined in Colorado?
Accusations of domestic abuse and violence are always troubling. Along with the feelings of the victim, the accused also faces serious consequences if found guilty of the charges against them. If there are questions about the accuracy of the accusations or mitigating...
What is an extreme risk protection order?
A protection order in Colorado is a court order that prohibits a person from contacting, injuring, harassing, threatening, stalking, intimidating or otherwise abusing a protected person. According to the Colorado Judicial Branch, a person with a protection order...
What do you know about emotional abuse and domestic violence?
You never put your hands on your significant other, yet you find yourself in handcuffs facing domestic violence charges. Does the accusation hold any legal merit? The Office on Women's Health examines emotional and verbal abuse. Understand how your words and actions...
What if I am wrongfully accused of domestic violence?
Domestic violence tears apart hundreds of families across the United States every year. While domestic violence is a horrific crime, it is also possible to be wrongfully accused of it. Being wrongfully accused of domestic violence is a very serious matter. Even before...
Domestic violence puts women’s lives at great risk
While the women’s rights movement has improved the standard of living and quality of life for women in America, violence against women is still common. Murder-suicides make frequent appearances in the news, as do cases of women and their family members killed after...
The connection between domestic violence and mass shootings
One of the first big mass shootings to make headlines was the Columbine shooting in Colorado. Since then, mass shooters have targeted music festivals, shopping malls, worksites and even churches. MarketWatch estimates that by July 2019, America had already seen almost...
Rules to follow with a temporary restraining order
Should you ever be the recipient of a temporary restraining order (TRO), it is important for you to know the rules you must follow. Claiming ignorance after violating the rules of a TRO will not help your case in front of a judge. It will only make matters worse. You...
Can I be fired if I’m accused of domestic violence?
If you have been accused of domestic violence you likely have some serious issues going on in your personal life. Whether or not the accusation is true you will face a lot of instability and uncertainty moving forward. You might even wonder if your employer can fire...
