When a Divorce Process Has Already Started in Spain… Can the Opposing Party File a Separate Petition? In general, no — not for a second divorce. Here’s why: Once a divorce petition is filed and officially admitted by the court, the legal process is underway. Spanish courts do not allow duplicate proceedings for the same cause (in this case, a divorce… Read More “litispedencia”
Regarding the use of evidence in divorce proceedings and the potential inclusion of a third party, such as your spouse’s girlfriend, involves understanding the legal frameworks and practices, which can vary by jurisdiction. 1. Admissibility of Evidence in Divorce Proceedings: Evidence of your spouse’s infidelity, coupled with instances of physical abuse and subsequent abandonment, can… Read More Admissibility of Evidence in Divorce Proceedings
Using family to intimidate the victim is a serious offense in the eyes of the court, and it can have severe legal consequences for the abuser. Intimidation, harassment, or witness tampering—especially when done through family members—is seen as an attempt to obstruct justice. How Courts View Intimidation Through Family What You Can Do ✅ Document Everything – Keep screenshots, call logs, messages,… Read More Witness Tampering(Illegal & Punishable)
Divorce, separation, or any significant personal decision is already challenging, but when a meddling relative starts manipulating the situation—stirring up confusion, creating doubt, and even quoting the law to intimidate you—it adds a whole new level of stress. If you find yourself wondering, Who’s telling the truth? Am I being manipulated? Do they really have legal knowledge, or are they… Read More When a Relative Starts Quoting the Law: Are They Right?
t sounds like the abuser in question is continuing their harassment despite legal boundaries, and in such cases, stronger legal action is not only justified but necessary. If they are violating restraining orders, stalking, withholding finances as a means of coercion, or engaging in continued harassment, then the legal system can and should escalate consequences. What a… Read More What a Judge Can Do for Repeated Violations:
When an abuser repeatedly breaks a restraining order, the legal system takes it very seriously—especially if there is a pattern of ongoing violations. The consequences depend on the laws in the country, but in most places, breaking a restraining order is a criminal offense and can lead to arrest, fines, and even prison time. What Happens When a Restraining… Read More When an abuser repeatedly breaks a restraining order
The register will show:
Whether the solicitor is allowed to practice.
Details about their current practice status (e.g., active, inactive).
Any restrictions or disciplinary actions taken against them.
If you are checking for barristers instead, you would use the Bar Standards Board’s Barristers’ Register.… Read More Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website
Using a family member as leverage and making threats of perjury in a divorce case is not just unethical—it could also be legally questionable, especially if it’s being used to intimidate someone into settling for less than they deserve.… Read More Threatening Perjury
If someone is tried for multiple offenses at once, the court typically evaluates each charge separately. Conviction on several charges can lead to cumulative sentencing, especially if the offenses are severe.
For example:
Concurrent sentences: Serve time for all offenses simultaneously, usually the length of the longest sentence.
Consecutive sentences: Serve one sentence after another, leading to a longer time in jail.… Read More Multipul Offences
tampering with evidence, such as altering documents or presenting false information to a court, and possibly obtaining details unethically. If this is the case, tampering with evidence is a serious offense in most legal systems. It involves intentionally altering, fabricating, concealing, or misrepresenting information with the intent to deceive or mislead a judicial proceeding.
If this is something you’re dealing with or suspect someone else is doing, here are some key considerations and steps you can take:… Read More Evidence
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 