In special cases in family law, there is the question of the jurisdiction of some of the laws applying to marriage, custody or divorce. Most people wonder whether the laws of child custody or divorce in their state will be considered in a different jurisdiction. For cases involving child custody, most nations across the globe… Read More

Family law entails matters pertaining to household, parental, and child laws. Some of the subjects that are most commonly classified under family law include: Marriages, domestic partnerships and civil unions Child custody, child support, and alimony awards Divorce, property settlements, alimony and annulment Adoption Child protective proceedings Surrogacy: Law of the process of giving birth… Read More

Domestic violence has been successfully eradicated in several communities around the globe due to civic and community action. Some communities view acts of violence against a partner or household member as an act of violence against the society as a whole. Moreover, community organizations fronting the rights of women across the globe have successfully changed… Read More

Domestic relations is a field of family law that regulates relations within a household or family. These relations were in the recent past limited to issues between parents, spouses, wards, legal guardians and children. Issues within this purview are resolved only in domestic courts also known as family courts. Statutory definitions further instruct the ability… Read More

Domestic partnerships are very similar to marriage, but apply to unmarried partners who share a common household and are in an intimate relationship. The relation is, unlike marriage, not legally identified as a marriage by the state in which the individuals reside. A domestic partnership consists of two people of different or the same sex…. Read More

If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you need to assess the risks to you and your family members. You do not want to live under the same roof with someone or people that get violent and hurt you or your loved ones. Physical injury is often considered the biggest risk to the… Read More

Risky sexual behavior

Drug and substance abuse is closely linked to domestic violence and often occurs concurrently. One is often a sign of the other, and in most instances, one causes the other. While they are related, there is none that always precedes the other. Drug abuse does not always lead to physical or emotional violence, and domestic… Read More

Unlike volatile relationships, which are characterized by disconnection, violent relationships are characterized by bitter arguments and fights. Violent relationships often start out as volatile relationships that go unsolved for years. Unfortunately, by the time relationships get violent, most victims are intimidated of reporting the cases to authorities and health facilities or even leaving. Most of… Read More

Most people do not think they are in a volatile relationship until violence sets on and it is too late to get help. Most of the time, even in volatile relationships, couples enjoy a good time. But a small fraction of the time, they get into arguments and even fights. However, the consistency and extent… Read More