In the United States every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten. Domestic Violence is a frightening and painful issue to cope with. As such, domestic violence is one of the most common reasons for divorce proceedings. Most often, incidents of domestic violence are not reported and can cause prolonged harm to spouses and their children.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please contact us at Genesis Law right away. You must take action to protect yourself from an abusive spouse or alternatively if you have been wrongly accused. You must also contact the police and report all information you can. This will initiate the beginning stages of your case and protecting yourself and loved ones. A skilled attorney at Genesis Law will guide you through the proper legal procedures including restraining orders. We will help you attain peace of mind, and ensure that your rights are upheld and that you and your family are not faced with abuse again.

Domestic violence in a marriage refers to assault or battery in any form that occurred during a marriage. Such violence occurs in a variety forms including physical, mental, emotional and even psychological intimidation. Usually, an abusive spouse exerts hostile actions, threats, harassment or negligence to create fear and control.

In the same respect, if you are being wrongly accused of domestic violence, contact the California Family Law Attorney Group, as such charges are severe and should be handled by an experienced attorney. Law enforcement and district attorneys take domestic violence cases seriously and will seek the maximum charges against offenders such as incarceration, fines, probation and counseling. Contact our office immediately to handle your case.