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The 3 Biggest Ways a Domestic Violence Lawyer Can Help You Fight Abuse

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If you are a victim of any type of domestic violence, let a domestic violence attorney such as Atty. Kim Hunter help you. These legal professionals can help you eliminate the threat and consequences of domestic violence in a number of ways, such as obtaining an order of protection or filing for divorce. Below are three of the functions of a domestic lawyer that can be difficult to perform yourself.

1: Enact a protection/restraining order

A protection/restraining order is a court order that prevents your abuser from committing further acts or threats of domestic violence against you. It can prevent an abuser from making contact or coming within a certain distance of the victim. It also has the power to compel the abuser to move out of a home shared with the victim, even prohibit him from carrying firearms if necessary.

2: File for divorce

Filing for divorce is another way a domestic violence lawyer can assist you. This can be especially important if you’re married to your abuser. If you have children, your attorney can help you obtain custody and even child support. Aside from divorce, your lawyer can also help you file a domestic violence lawsuit where you can potentially recover a monetary amount for medical expenses, financial losses, and even pain and suffering.

3: Prepare your case

When you decide to file a case, your domestic violence lawyer will guide you through the entire process, starting with building your case, to obtaining and completing the required documents for the case, to representing you in court and dealing with the abusive party.

You can help your attorney

Just as you can’t do everything alone, your attorney will need your input to increase your chances of winning your case. Help your attorney by providing complete details about each violent incident. Be sure to include information such as when and where the abuse or abuse occurred, if there were any witnesses, if weapons or other objects were used to harm you, and how you were abused.

As well, you’ll need to inform your lawyer about any medical treatment you may have received from the injury or injuries that happened from the abuse. If the police were called, your lawyer will also need to know about it. Your domestic violence attorney can use all relevant information to build a strong case against your abuser.

Source:

5 Things a Domestic Violence Lawyer Can Do (That You Probably Can’t), FindLaw.com

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