The argument escalates. The threats turn serious. The safety of you, your children, or someone you love is suddenly on the line, and a court order is the next real step. According to the Council on Criminal Justice, domestic violence remained elevated through 2025 even as other violent crimes declined, with domestic violence the only major offense category to rise … Read More

A divorce is hard enough on its own. When domestic violence allegations enter the picture, the case suddenly carries criminal charges, protective orders, and consequences that follow you long after the marriage ends. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, more than 84,000 survivors were served by U.S. domestic violence programs in a single 24-hour period. Thousands of … Read More