| The horrors of divorce, unfortunately, do not limit | | | | some tips you can follow to help keep yourself and |
| themselves to emotional pain, confusion, and teary | | | | your loved ones safe: |
| explanations to family and friends. Often, women and | | | | - Plan in advance where you'll go in case of your |
| occasionally men are victims of domestic violence | | | | partner is getting violent, i.e. a shelter, friends or |
| during the divorce process. According to a study by | | | | family member's house, etc. |
| the Department of Justice, over 5.3 million women | | | | - Open a separate checking/savings account in your |
| and 3.2 million men over the age of 18 are victims of | | | | name |
| domestic violence every year. | | | | - Contact law enforcement immediately if you believe |
| If you or someone you know has been a victim of | | | | your safety or the safety of your children is in |
| domestic violence, you have a right to seek | | | | danger |
| compensatory remedies from the abuser, and can | | | | - Keep copies of medical records, insurance claims |
| use evidence of such abuse to help you in your | | | | and payments, vehicle registration documents, tax |
| settlement during the divorce. An experienced | | | | fillings and refund information, your passport, and all |
| attorney can help you not only fight for | | | | other documents that might come in handy |
| compensation from your abuser, but he or she can | | | | Being prepared allows you to realize that you have |
| also help protect you and the rest of your family | | | | other options, and allows you to avoid harmful |
| against any further abuse. | | | | situations. Our attorneys can help you get to such a |
| If you are the victim of domestic violence, there are | | | | position and pursue justice against your abuser. |