Domestic abuse in Florida – as everywhere else across the country – is an immediately sobering topic. Sadly, news stories surrounding family violence often feature downsides marked by adverse outcomes more than they do silver linings. A recent report from the Tampa...
Domestic abuse: far more than just physical violence
Advocates for victims of family abuse in Florida and nationally routinely note that individuals suffering from harm often hesitate to report it owing to a sadly misplaced assumption. That is this: They think that help – protection and an effective legal response -- is...
Family violence: always an elevated concern, especially now
Domestic abuse is a serious and unabating issue in Florida and across the country. Especially now. The number of family violence incidents that have been reported to authorities and victims’ groups nationally has significantly dropped in recent months. Unfortunately,...
Domestic abuse: an obviously compelling divorce-linked topic
There can be no mincing of words concerning the topic of domestic violence. We flatly state on our website at the established Tampa family law firm of Quinn & Lynch that abuse “can tear apart families and is a heart-wrenching issue.” Domestic violence can play out...
Escaping Domestic Violence Through Divorce
Domestic violence is often viewed as the physical assault of one partner by another. However, it’s scope is actually much larger. Florida law stipulates that “‘domestic violence’ means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault,...
Important Traits Your Family Law Attorney Should Have
While we all know a lawyer should have a J.D. and be admitted to their state bar, there are other traits that can help you determine whether a particular lawyer is right for you. Depending on the type of lawyer you are looking for—personal injury, business, divorce,...
How a Lawyer Can Help You Escape Domestic Violence
If you are a victim of domestic violence and abuse, you are entitled to legal protections that can help you access safe spaces and options for pursuing charges against your abuser. Whether you are married, living together, or even in a romantic or sexual relationship...
