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   In PART 1 we discussed that you think the abuse you are subjected to in your domestic relationship amounts to domestic violence and now you know that fast effective help can be sought through the Magistrates Court with or without the help of the Police. Our last blog post set out that it is important for you and the other party that the allegations you make are true.  What if you are still not sure? (Domestic Violence) The next step is to speak to a  Family Lawyer  who is experienced in domestic violence matters.  The lawyer will be able to help you understand your chances of success and of the support services available to you if you do make an application for a Protection Order. The Power Of Domestic Violence Orders Domestic Violence Orders / Protection Orders are very powerful tools.  If it is necessary for a party to exclude another party to the relationship from the shared home this may be achieved if there is a real ri...

    Sometimes evidence of domestic violence is obvious, but that’s not always the case. Then there’s the issue of emotional abuse as well. Physical injuries can heal, but often it takes a lot longer to heal the emotional damage caused in these unfortunate situations. The emotional scarring can potentially be a lot more damaging than physical bruising and can affect every area of a person’s life. Everyone is different and so is every circumstance unique, but there are some tell-tale signs you can look out for if you fear someone you know is suffering from  domestic abuse . Obvious Physical Injury Injury to many areas of the body can quite easily be covered up with clothing. However, bruising or marks on the neck, face, or hands even are not so readily concealed. It’s quite common when someone is physically abused by their partner that they won’t admit what’s really going on. Lame excuses will often be made in an attempt to explain away the injury. Often the denial is based...