Financial Abuse

Financial abuse often involves controlling or manipulating someone’s access to money, creating a dependency, or using financial means to gain power over them. Some examples of financial abuse include: Financial abuse is often used to manipulate, isolate, or create a sense of powerlessness in the other person, which can have devastating consequences on their mental… Read More Financial Abuse

Criminal court hearing

A criminal court hearing typically involves a formal legal process where the prosecution and defense present their cases in front of a judge (and sometimes a jury). Here’s an overview of what you can generally expect in such a hearing: 1. Preliminary Matters: 2. Opening Statements: 3. Presentation of Evidence: 4. Closing Arguments: 5. Judge’s Instructions (if applicable): 6. Deliberation and… Read More Criminal court hearing

Why Courts Take Past Strangulation Seriously in New Cases

Even if the strangulation incident happened in the past, it is one of the most serious warning signs of future violence. Courts take prior strangulation very seriously because studies have shown that if someone has been strangled by their partner, they are up to 750% more likely to be killed by them later. Strangulation is different from… Read More Why Courts Take Past Strangulation Seriously in New Cases

Why a Past Strangulation Incident Should Be Reported in a New Case

If there was a previous instance of strangulation, it should definitely be reported in a new court case. Strangulation is an extreme form of abuse and a key risk factor for future violence or even homicide, so courts need to be aware of any past incidents.

Why a Past Strangulation Incident Should Be Reported in a New Case

1. It Establishes a Pattern of Abuse and Control

Strangulation is rarely an isolated incident. If an abuser has done it before, it shows a history of extreme violence and coercive control. This can strengthen your case, whether it’s related to domestic abuse, custody, or another legal matter.… Read More Why a Past Strangulation Incident Should Be Reported in a New Case

Pros and Cons

It sounds like you had a deep and reflective session with your psychologist yesterday. Listing the pros and cons of your marriage can be a powerful way to process everything and gain even more clarity. Here’s a structured way to look at it: Pros – What I Appreciated in the Marriage ✅ Companionship – Having someone to… Read More Pros and Cons