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What is a protective order? A protective order is a court order signed by a judge or magistrate that protects a person's health or safety. In the context of family law, the order can be entered when an act of family abuse has occurred. What is family abuse...
The recent school shootings are likely to have an effect on gun laws in Virginia and elsewhere. New restrictions may affect not merely mass shootings but also other forms of firearm homicide. There is current speculation that states may seek to bar gun ownership for...
When disaster strikes in Virginia, those who are in abusive situations are often the most vulnerable due to the fact that disasters can restrict access to housing, food and water. Due to the additional stress caused by the disaster, the severity and prevalence of...
Virginia parents who are divorcing and who have been the victim of domestic violence might assume that this means they will get custody of their children, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. In some cases, a judge, looking at the child's best interests,...
Many people in Virginia have heard about the traumatic brain injuries that affect professional football players. While football-related brain injuries are making big headlines, less is known about the brain injuries that are sustained by victims of domestic violence....
One of the things that can have significant implications for individuals who have experienced domestic violence is what domestic-abuse-related laws are present in the state they live in. This includes what laws regarding protective orders are in place in their state....
