Domestic
abuse is and will never be okay. Defined as acting in an emotionally or
physically damaging way, this can present itself in a relationship through a
variety of actions. Many people who are victims of domestic abuse feel trapped,
alone and in fear of leaving their partner due to finances, custody and
retribution from their partner. But, this doesn’t have to be this way. This
blog will briefly detail the different signs of domestic abuse and how having a
lawyer that you can trust will help you protect you and your family.
Signs of Domestic Abuse
If you fear
that a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse, or perhaps you feel that you
may be seeing signs of domestic abuse in your current relationship, it is
important that you act quickly. We understand that it can be an emotionally
difficult situation to admit and come to terms with but seeking help will only
benefit you in the long run. First and foremost, it's important to know the
early warning signs of domestic abuse. These are listed below:
- You have become more critical of
yourself since you have been with your partner
- You give up your own opinions and you
think your partner is right about everything
- You feel stressed and worried all the
time
- You are scared about how your partner
will react to a situation
- You feel scared when your partner is
angry because they are unpredictable
- You are feeling pressure to change
and move the relationship forward even if you don’t want to
- You are staying in more and seeing
less of family and friends
- They threaten you and put you down
- They make you do things you don’t
want to do
- They make you feel guilty if you
don’t want to spend time with them
- They hit, slap or push you
- They look through your private things
including phone, social media and web history
- They cheat on you or accuse you of
cheating on them
- They steal from you
- They make you engage in sexual
intercourse when you don’t want to
If you feel
that you are a victim of domestic abuse, first and foremost try and talk to
someone you trust. If that isn’t possible, there are a variety of charity
helplines that you can call including the National Domestic Violence Helpline
and Victim Support.
How family lawyers can help
Solicitors
that are specially trained in family law can provide a variety of different
services to help deal with those who are struggling with domestic abuse. These
can include a non-molestation court order which can remove your abusive
partners rights to live in your home. They can also help you file for a
divorce, as well as a domestic finance lawsuit, get custody of your children
and be your advocate in court. Furthermore, due to the sensitive nature of
these cases, you may be entitled to have
free legal assistance.
Our sensitive and well-trained solicitors at
Hawley and Rodgers can help if you are ever in need. Our family law lawyers are
specially trained in sensitive and emotionally difficult cases like domestic
abuse, as well as divorce and custody. We will make sure that the right
injunctions and court orders are put in place, so you and your children's
wellbeing can be protected.
Get
in touch with one of our solicitors today.
