A history of domestic violence is one of many factors that courts take into consideration when deciding child custody in the wake of a divorce. As one might expect, the domestic abuser is frequently disadvantaged by this factor. They would be highly unlikely to receive sole legal custody (and less likely to get shared custody). That being said, by no means would is it a guarantee that all custody and access to the child would cut off. The most probable … Read More →

You must file a petition with a judge. This petition will contain all of the necessary information that the judge needs to determine if you qualify for a PPO. Try your best to give a detailed description of what happened and who did it to you? Try to remember dates and times as specifically as possible. If you have any copies of police reports, you should include them with your petition. In addition to showing a domestic relationship, you must … Read More →

Absolutely. Domestic violence is no different than any other intentionally harmful act, and can be the basis for a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan civil court. As for which tort/cause of action you might bring, there are several options. You can file an intentional tort claim (such as battery and/or assault) seeking compensation for the physical injuries you have suffered. Another option is a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, in order to address mental anguish and other psychological … Read More →

You may realize that certain court rules allow you to self represent yourself. The real question you should ask yourself is “Should I represent myself?”. If you want something done right, have an expert do it for you. Goldman and Associate attorneys have years of experience handling these types of cases and matters. For a serious matter such as Domestic Violence, it is common for individuals to end up in jail so remember to always contact a lawyer when you … Read More →

In Michigan, typically the court will enter a no contact order which means you cannot go back home after a Domestic Violence charge. If the victim is not at the house then you can go home. The no contact order will usually be specific to the person, not the address. The no contact order generally will not involve children, just the victim, therefore you can still see your children. If the victim is calling you despite there being a no … Read More →

In Michigan, typically the court will enter a no contact order which means you cannot go back home after a Domestic Violence charge. If the victim is not at the house then you can go home. The no contact order will usually be specific to the person, not the address. The no contact order generally will not involve children, just the victim, therefore you can still see your children. If the victim is calling you despite there being a no … Read More →

In Michigan, typically the court will enter a no contact order which means you cannot go back home after a Domestic Violence charge. If the victim is not at the house then you can go home. The no contact order will usually be specific to the person, not the address. The no contact order generally will not involve children, just the victim, therefore you can still see your children. If the victim is calling you despite there being a no … Read More →

If this is a case where it is your first offense and you have never had violations with the law, but you are still charged with domestic violence, then it would be significantly less than a case when you are a repeat offender. Another factor which can determine the cost is where the case is located. If your case is in the tri county area: Macomb Oakland Wayne it would be much less than if the case were hours away. … Read More →

Domestic violence can take on many different forms. Some of these forms include: Verbal abuse, Intimidation, Economic oppression and abuse, Coercion, Use of the children to intimidate, harass or threaten, Sexual abuse and stalking, Isolating the victim from family and friends. Domestic assault is an assault crime committed against someone you share a domestic relationship with. A domestic relationship can range from married spouses to people who live in the same house as you.   The first offense is a … Read More →