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A heated exchange with a family member or romantic partner escalates, then spirals out of control. The next thing you know, you’re handcuffed and facing domestic violence charges. What you do in the first 24 hours after your arrest can have a profound effect on your...
If you live with someone who’s hurting or threatening you, you may wonder if the court can make them leave. In West Virginia, a judge can order the person to move out when it’s necessary for your safety, and here’s how the process works and what to expect. When a...
Child abuse is a serious crime in West Virginia, and law enforcement can arrest individuals if they find evidence of harm to a child. Understanding when police can arrest someone for child abuse is crucial. Physical abuse West Virginia law defines child abuse as the...
Domestic violence charges can significantly impact your parental rights – potentially leading to their complete termination. While a single misdemeanor charge may not directly result in the loss of one’s parental rights, it often triggers increased scrutiny of your...
If you are a victim of domestic violence in West Virginia, you may wonder if you need a family protective order to shield yourself and your loved ones from further harm. These orders are to protect you. The benefits of these is that they can keep the abuser out of...
When things go awry in your relationship and you're served with a protective order, it can be frustrating, especially if it's preventing you from seeing your children. In West Virginia, someone can seek a restraining order to protect themselves or minor children from...
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, as we spend time with family and friends and take a break from our daily lives. Unfortunately, sometimes incidents of domestic violence increase over the holiday season. This problem is not unique to West...
Allegations of domestic violence are unfortunately common in West Virginia. This can occur as an ongoing series of mistreatment or it can happen without warning. In some cases, it is said to have happened but did not happen at all or was not as clear as the complaint...
If your current or former spouse has filed a domestic violence petition against you, it could affect your relationship with the children. Depending on the conditions of the protective order the court may issue, you could be prevented from seeing or even contacting...
The relationship between domestic violence and alcohol is complicated -- and deadly. More than one research study has found that the majority of deadly domestic incidents are connected to the perpetrator's use of alcohol. In many cases, all it takes is a few drinks...
