Disbarred

If you know a lawyer has been struck off (disbarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from practicing) and your ex is continuing to take advice from them, this is a serious concern for your legal, financial, and personal safety. Here’s what you should know and do: 1. Understand the Risk 2. Document Everything 3. Inform Your Lawyer Immediately 4. Protect… Read More Disbarred

Why Disclosure Is Important (and Protective)

You absolutely should inform your lawyer, the judge (via your lawyer), and your psychologist if you believe the family lawyers on your ex’s side have been manipulating matters. This isn’t about accusation; it’s about protective disclosure and record‑keeping. Here’s how and why to do it safely and effectively. Why Disclosure Is Important (and Protective) 1. To Your Lawyer Your… Read More Why Disclosure Is Important (and Protective)

What the VioGén System Is

In Spain, the VioGén system (Sistema de Seguimiento Integral en los casos de Violencia de Género) is a government‑run system designed to help protect people — mostly women — who have reported gender‑based violence(violencia de género). It isn’t an app you turn on, but a coordinated protection and monitoring system used by police and other authorities once a case is reported. sistemaviogen.ses.mir.es+1… Read More What the VioGén System Is

Article 202 Spanish Criminal Code

Allanamiento de morada (Trespass / Violation of the Home) 1. What Article 202 protects Article 202 protects the home (dwelling) as a fundamental legal interest, directly linked to Article 18.2 of the Spanish Constitution, which guarantees the inviolability of the home. Under Spanish law, a home (“morada”) is any place where a person lives privately, whether: 2. What conduct is a crime under Article… Read More Article 202 Spanish Criminal Code

Psychological and Emotional Perspective in the Context of Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse

When an abusive or controlling ex-partner files for divorce again — particularly long after you initiated proceedings — the behaviour often reflects patterns of coercive control, not genuine legal necessity. 1. Reasserting Dominance After Losing Control In coercive-control dynamics, the abuser’s identity relies heavily on their ability to dictate the emotional and practical landscape of the relationship.Your original… Read More Psychological and Emotional Perspective in the Context of Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse

Discovery of a Suspected Hidden Camera Inside My Home

1. Version for a Police Denuncia (Policía Nacional / Guardia Civil) Subject: Discovery of a Suspected Hidden Camera Inside My Home I wish to file a denuncia regarding the discovery of a suspected hidden camera inside my residence. Facts: Risk and Context: Request: I remain available to provide additional information or statements as required. 2. Version… Read More Discovery of a Suspected Hidden Camera Inside My Home

VIOGEN: Domestic Violence Risk Assessment System in Spain

In Spain, the system roughly equivalent to the UK’s DASH risk assessment is called VIOGEN (“Sistema de Seguimiento Integral en los casos de Violencia de Género” – Integral Monitoring System for Gender Violence). It is managed by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior and coordinated with police, courts, and social services. 1. Purpose of VIOGEN VIOGEN is used for all cases of… Read More VIOGEN: Domestic Violence Risk Assessment System in Spain

Police and Court Monitoring in High-Risk Domestic Violence Cases (Spain)

When a domestic violence survivor is considered high-risk, Spanish law allows courts and police to impose enhanced monitoring measures to prevent further abuse and ensure safety. These measures go beyond standard restraining orders. 1. Risk Assessment 2. Reporting Obligations 3. Electronic Monitoring 4. Police Supervision 5. Protective Benefits for Survivors 6. Implementation Bottom Line:In Spain, if a domestic… Read More Police and Court Monitoring in High-Risk Domestic Violence Cases (Spain)