Sometimes in a divorce or custody matter, one person will accuse the other of domestic violence. It could be a legitimate accusation, and it could also be false. If you are accused of domestic violence it is not something to be taken lightly. Ultimately, this could impact your ability to see your children. How do I prove my innocence if I didn’t commit this offense? In order to prove your innocence, there must be weakness in the prosecution case. A … Read More →

There are a number of factors that go into whether or not a person should receive alimony. One of these factors is fault, and Michigan is a no-fault state which means anyone can get a divorce based on no showing of any particular fault. Fault could specifically mean domestic violence in the household and if that is the reason the marriage breaks up, then that is a fault factor the court could look into when they decide if there should … Read More →

There are a dozen factors that the court uses to determine what is in the best interest of the child. If one person in the household has a history of domestic violence then the court may give custody to the other person. The fact of domestic violence does not necessarily disqualify you from receiving custody. The court will examine the details of the domestic violence charge and when it happened among other factors. With our attorneys at Goldman and Associates … Read More →

“A pattern of controlling behaviors, some of which are criminal, that includes but is not limited to physical assaults, sexual assaults, emotional abuse, isolation, economic coercion, threats, stalking and intimidation. These behaviors are used by the batterer in an effort to control the intimate partner. The behavior may be directed at others with the effect of controlling the intimate partner.” What people do not often realize is once the police get involved in your domestic violence case, you can stop … Read More →