On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 7, 2016 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Divorce is rarely an easy process, and it can be made more difficult when there are abuse issues involved. If you’re a woman divorcing your abusive husband, there are some things you can do to help make the process of ending your marriage easier on you. Being...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 6, 2013 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Georgia lawmakers may soon consider a significant change to the state’s domestic violence laws. A Georgia prosecutor along with domestic violence advocates in Athens wants the offense of strangulation to be charged as a felony. As it stands, strangulation or...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jun 10, 2013 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Here in Georgia, victims of domestic violence can often obtain a temporary restraining order very quickly. This is done by petitioning the court for an ex parte restraining order, which allows the victim to get a restraining order without a hearing or even any...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Apr 2, 2013 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
It is an unfortunate truth that domestic violence exists in many homes in our community. Whether it is in your own home or in one of your neighbor’s, domestic abuse is a very real problem that causes many people in Georgia great harm. Georgia has been...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jul 22, 2011 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
Over the last two weeks, 12 people have died from domestic violence in Georgia. Most of the victims were women and children, all trapped in the same cycle of threats and abuse. The rash of recent murders is disheartening, but it is not the whole story. Many...